Changes to wage theft provisions in 2025

Dean Tolkin outlines upcoming changes to wage theft laws in 2025, highlighting the introduction of criminal sanctions and increased penalties for employers who underpay staff, while stressing the importance of compliance to avoid severe consequences.

Dean Tolkin
Consulting Principal, Keypoint Law and Principal, Sasphire Legal

Dean was shortlisted as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 Awards for Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety for three consecutive years (2017 – 2019) and was fortunate to have won this prestigious award in 2018. Dean was also recognised in 2018 in the Australian Law Awards as a finalist in the categories of Rising Star of the Year and Senior Associate of the Year and has been recognised as a leading employment law specialist.​

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