Wage compliance remains under intense regulatory and public scrutiny. Recent high-profile cases including Woolworths, Coles, and UTS highlight the significant financial, legal, and reputational consequences of underpayment and systemic payroll issues.

In this session, these cases will be explored as practical case studies, providing delegates with a real-world lens on how organisations can prevent wage claims and strengthen compliance.

Participants will:

• Analyse key lessons from recent Federal Court and Fair Work decisions.

• Identify common payroll pitfalls that can trigger wage theft claims.

• Explore practical auditing, monitoring, and governance strategies to ensure compliance.

• Develop proactive frameworks that protect both the organisation and its workforce.

Format: Case study discussion with expert insights, facilitated problem-solving, and take-home resources.

Sydney: Joanna Yeung, Senior Director, FTI Consulting + Kingston Reid Representative

Melbourne: Dawna Wright, Head of Australia Forensic & Litigation Consulting, FTI Consulting + Kingston Reid Representative