Tag: Fair Work Ombudsman

Former 7-Eleven franchisee to face court for cash-back scheme

The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun legal action against the former franchisee of a 7-Eleven retail outlet in the Melbourne CBD for allegedly exploiting three international students through a cash-back scheme. Facing court...

Focus on wages will be even stronger in 2018

Mark McKenzie CEO Mark McKenzie is CEO of ACAPMA. He has 30 years of varied experience in private and public-sector roles, with much of this time spent addressing strategic issues and public policy for...

Caltex franchisee accused of falsifying wage records

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has begun legal action against a Caltex franchisee in Sydney for allegedly falsifying records of the wage rates it paid to overseas workers. Facing the Federal Circuit Court...

New tools help young workers to stand up for their rights

The Fair Work Ombudsman and the Foundation for Young Australians have partnered to release new resources to help young workers do deal with workplace concerns. Six new videos available on the Fair Work...

Another 7-Eleven franchisee to face court over cash-back scheme

A Brisbane-based 7-Eleven franchisee is alleged to have dismissed a worker by removing him from the roster after he refused his employer’s request to repay an amount he had been paid. Balaji Australia...

Former 7-Eleven operator caught falsifying records

A former Brisbane 7-Eleven operator has been hit with $168,000 in penalties for short-changing workers and falsifying records to conceal the underpayments. The orders imposed by the Federal Circuit Court were the result...

Registration for the Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum 2017 is now open

ACAPMA has launched registration for the second installation of the Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum, which is being held on 13-14 September 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Intended as the...

7-Eleven supports ‘Protecting Vulnerable Workers’ bill, questions franchisor responsibilities

7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd this week made its submission to the Senate Education and Employment Committee’s inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017. According to 7-Eleven Stores CEO Angus...
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