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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Sydney 7-Eleven operator has been penalised a record $214,200 for deliberately short-changing two migrant employees and falsifying records, following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Owner of the 7-Eleven fuel outlet...
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has released a statement reiterating that all 460,000 Australians who derive their livelihood from franchising should receive their full, legal entitlements.
The FCA’s comments came before the...
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a report on the findings of its inquiry into the 7-Eleven franchise network.
The inquiry, prompted by allegations of systemic non-compliance with federal workplace laws, found that...
