Woolworths taken to court over underpayment scandal
Fair Work has commenced legal action in the Federal Court against Woolworths in relation to major underpayments of salaried managers.
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Fairwork says petrol operators underpaid
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has taken legal action against a petrol station on the NSW Central Coast for allegedly underpaying two migrant workers over $50,000. The petrol station owners Kamaldeep Singh and his wife Uma Singh will face the Federal Circuit Court in relation to the underpayments. The FWO alleged that Mr. Singh’s company, Sinpek Pty …
FWO’s legal action against former 7-Eleven franchisee
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has begun to take legal action against a former 7-Eleven franchisee.
7-Eleven supports Fair Work Ombudsman
7-Eleven said it supports the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) investigation into a Brisbane Franchisee announced recently.
Federal Court holds up Penalty rate decision
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said it strongly supports the Federal Courts decision to uphold the Fair Work Commission’s Penalty Rates Decision.
Fair Work Ombudsman takes aim at Caltex
In an address to the Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum this morning, Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James reprimanded Caltex for not entering into a formal arrangement with the Fair Work Ombudsman to provide compensation for underpaid workers. Here is an edited transcript of this morning’s speech. The Fair Work Ombudsman is Australia’s national workplace relations …
Protecting Vulnerable Workers bill passed
The Fair Work Amendment Bill to protect vulnerable workers was passed in the Parliament on the 5th of September.
Ombudsman backs Vulnerable Workers Bill
The Fair Work Ombudsman has spoken out against exploitative practices against vulnerable workers, in an address to a Senate inquiry.
FWO investigation uncovers underpayments at United Petroleum
Six of 11 United outlets randomly audited found to be in breach of workplace laws.
Minimum wage changes from July 1
Minimum hourly rate for adult workers to rise from $17.29 to $17.70.
FWO releases findings of Woolworths trolley collection services Inquiry
FWO Inquiry finds indications of serious non-compliance at 49 per cent of 130 Woolworths sites, with some workers paid rates as low as $10 an hour.
7-Eleven approves first round of wage repayments under in-house program
$686,000 to be paid to 21 claimants in first round of payments under new internal system.
Record fine for 7-Eleven operator
Record penalty handed to Brisbane store operator who underpaid 12 employees.