Wage Theft - Contracts, Awards and Underpayments

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8.00AM-9.00AM, Brisbane CBD

NEW EVENT


Date: Wednesday, 12th March 2025
Time: 8.00AM-9.30AM (7.45AM arrival)
Venue: Brisbane Club, Suite 3/241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Leanne Lazarus and Ben Wheeler are excited to invite you to our first HR Forum for 2025.

As of January 2025, deliberately underpaying an employee’s wages or entitlements is considered a criminal offense. The Fair Work Ombudsman has stated that they will investigate suspected criminal underpayment cases and refer appropriate matters for criminal prosecution. If convicted, individuals could face fines, imprisonment, or both.

This makes it essential to put measures in place to reduce the risk for both your organisation and its individuals, starting with your contracts and awards. Jonathan Mamaril from South Geldard Lawyers will discuss the legislation, explain its implications, and share his expertise on the processes and procedures you need to implement now to safeguard your organisation from a Human Resources perspective.


Jonathan Mamaril

"As an experienced Employment Lawyer and Director with more than 16 years’ experience in workplace relations and industrial relations, Jonathan Mamaril has become a trusted expert for Human Resources, People and Culture, Owners and Executive teams.

Jonathan is a regular speaker for TEC and Vistage, Manufacturing Excellence Forum, and Best Practice Network and has been interviewed by ABC radio, news.com.au, Brisbane Times, HR Leader, HR Daily, HRM Online, and the Sydney Morning Herald."

Sarah Stone

Sarah Stone is the Co-Founder of LinkABLE and a seasoned Education and Capability Executive, respected thought leader, and experienced Change Strategist dedicated to shaping the future of organisational development. She has led transformative programs for organisations ranging from start-ups with five employees to global enterprises of 55,000, helping teams prepare for the evolving world of work. With a strong focus on aligning employee experience with business strategy, Sarah has successfully implemented culture, leadership, and capability frameworks that strengthen performance, engagement, and sustainable growth.

Adam Fairhurst

Adam Fairhurst brings over 27 years’ experience leading corruption, criminal and workplace investigations across corporate and government environments in Australia and internationally.

He has held senior roles across law enforcement, government integrity functions and forensic consulting, including with Queensland Police Service, Queensland Health, the Department of Justice and BDO. Adam is considered a subject matter expert in workplace investigations, fraud risk, misconduct, corruption, compliance and governance.

Samantha Sellwood

Sam Sellwood is a registered psychologist, facilitator and consultant with experience across government, non-government and high-pressure environments, including the Queensland Police Service and Queensland’s workplace health and safety regulator.

Sam works with organisations to assess psychosocial risk and support practical conversations about workplace mental health, leadership development and organisational wellbeing. She has a particular interest in early- to mid-career leaders, helping them build the confidence, clarity and capability to lead healthier, more effective teams.

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About Jonathan Mamaril

As an experienced Employment Lawyer and Director with more than 16 years’ experience in workplace relations and industrial relations, Jonathan Mamaril has become a trusted expert for Human Resources, People and Culture, Owners and Executive teams.

Jonathan is a regular speaker for TEC and Vistage, Manufacturing Excellence Forum, and Best Practice Network and has been interviewed by ABC radio, news.com.au, Brisbane Times, HR Leader, HR Daily, HRM Online, and the Sydney Morning Herald.