Non Payment or Under Payment of Wages
Under-Payment and Non-Payment of Wages (Also called Wage Theft) can affect anyone at any time, no matter the company’s size. Facing your old employer can feel difficult and scary to do alone. Fortunately, there is help. If you’ve been affected, you aren’t alone. There are legal resources available to help workers who have been affected by wage theft. Queensland Workplace Law specializes in labour and employment law and are here to help.
If you’ve been affected, call or send us an enquiry below to schedule a free, confidential 30-minute consultation.
Alternatively, keep scrolling to learn about the telltale signs of underpayment and wage theft.
Queensland Workplace Law Specialise in Employment Law including Under-Payment, Non-Payment and Wage Theft.
Unsure if you’ve been affected by Under-Payment, Non-Payment or Wage Theft?
The Queensland Criminal Code at section 391 (‘Definition of stealing’) includes deliberate, intentional behaviour leading to under or non-payment of entitlements and wages as a criminal offence. This could include where deliberate wage theft occurs by:
An employer must pay you according to the time you’ve worked and the minimum industry award according to your classification. Anything less can constitute wage theft or underpayment. You also cannot be paid solely based on performance or outcome.
What is the minimum industry award for your classification?
The industry award is a legal classification that outlines the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment. It protects employees against underpayment and ensures everyone can afford minimum wages. There are more than 100 industry or occupation awards that cover most employees in Australia.
Interested in knowing what your industry award is? Visit the link below:
Should you seek legal help from an employment attorney?
The team at Queensland Workplace Law is here to help you when things seem tough. Call or submit an enquiry if you think you’ve been affected by underpayment or non-payment of wages. We understand that loss of employment goes hand in hand with loss of income, which is why we will be happy to have a free 30 min chat with you about your circumstances.
