Tag: Fair Work Ombudsman

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...

Caltex responds to wage fraud claims

In response to allegations raised by Fairfax Media this week, Caltex Australia said it does not tolerate any unlawful activity – including deliberate underpayment of workers – anywhere in its network.  Fairfax Media reported that...

United Petroleum urged to enter compliance partnership

Fuel retailer United Petroleum is being encouraged to enter a compliance partnership with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) to help ensure workers at hundreds of petrol stations are being paid properly. Random audits...

Record penalty given to 7-Eleven operator

A record penalty of more than $400,000 has been imposed against the operators of a 7-Eleven store that systematically exploited its workers. The penalty follows an investigation and litigation by the Fair Work...

7-Eleven encouraged by response to new Wage Repayment Program

More than 190 claims have been lodged in the three weeks since 7-Eleven’s decision to assume responsibility for the repayment process. The total number of wage repayment claims submitted stands at 3,895 (as...

7-Eleven brings wage claims process in-house

The Fels Panel has ceased deliberations today, with all existing claims continuing to be processed by an independent unit within 7-Eleven. 7-Eleven says the secretariat will operate under enhanced terms of reference and...
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