In our previous insight on underpayment risks and payroll compliance, we looked at several matters where the Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”) took a non-litigious approach in response to an employer’s self-disclosed underpayment.

In our third and final insight, we will continue to examine the FWO’s approach to underpayment matters, and in particular, consider some of the key cases where the FWO has instead escalated certain cases to the Courts.

In part one of our series on underpayment risks and payroll compliance, we looked at a recent Enforceable Undertaking (“EU”) entered into by Calvary Administration Pty Ltd and set out some strategies to assist employers to ensure that their payroll system is setup correctly at the outset.

But what happens if it’s too late and you identify a payroll error?

Learn to navigate payroll compliance with our guide on avoiding underpayment offences. Gain insights and practical tips to ensure your payroll meets Fair Work Ombudsman standards and workplace laws.