Tag: Natalie James

Caltex hits back at FWO penalties

Caltex has defended itself following a recent report by the Fair Work Ombudsman over its franchisee wage practices. The report claims a former Caltex franchisee in Sydney falsified wage records. FWO Natalie James says...

New Fair Work Ombudsman appointed

Sandra Parker has been appointed Fair Work Ombudsman for a five-year term, starting on July 15, 2018. Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation, Craig Laundy said, “I congratulate Ms...

FWO guide to aid franchisor compliance

To help prevent exploitation of vulnerable workers, the Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a new resource to assist franchisors in promoting workplace compliance. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James launched the document ‘Guide to...

Three-quarters of Caltex sites allegedly breaching workplace laws

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s latest Compliance Activity Report shows a workplace non-compliance rate of 76 per cent in the Caltex service-station network. The FWO began investigations into the network in late 2016 after...

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...

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 penalties against 7-Eleven operator

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...

Fair Work Ombudsman makes statement on 7-Eleven

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...
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