Tag: Fair Work Ombudsman

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...

United Petroleum worker exploitation revealed by FWO

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has identified instances of non-compliance at United Petroleum retail fuel sites, with more than 40 per cent of audited outlets found to be underpaying employees. The FWO began...

Myth-busting young workers’ misconceptions

The Fair Work Ombudsman wants to educate employees and businesses on the myths that are contributing to a worrying number of young workers being underpaid around Australia.  Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says...

7-Eleven takes next step in reform journey

7-Eleven has voluntarily signed a comprehensive proactive compliance deed with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), as part of its ongoing cooperation with the regulator and commitment to transparency through the reform process.  In...

Know the law – or else, says ACAPMA

Following a second group of fuel retail businesses becoming embroiled in an employment compliance scandal, the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association (ACAPMA) has made a commitment to ensure all member businesses...

Brisbane 7-Eleven outlet faces court action

Another 7-Eleven outlet in Brisbane is facing court for allegedly short-changing overseas workers thousands of dollars and creating false records to try to cover it up. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced...
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