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FWO takes Coles to court over alleged $115m in underpayments
Last year Coles said it had underpaid workers by around $20 million – the FWO thinks otherwise.
FWO taking Woolworths to court for failure to back-pay underpaid workers
According to the FWO, Woolies underpaid 70 employees $1.17 million between March 2018 and 2019, and it has failed to rep...
Inquiry uncovers widespread mistreatment of farm workers
Underpayment of Harvest Trail workers well in excess of $1 million.
FWO praises Chemist Warehouse in national compliance report
The pharmacy committed to upgrading systems and processes and resolving all underpayments.
Court penalises IGA operator over $320,000
Fair Work Ombudsman finds IGA operator deliberately underpaid workers.
Woolworths signs up to protect contract cleaners
An inquiry uncovered significant underpayment of vulnerable workers and record-keeping breaches.
Former 7-Eleven owner fined for underpaying workers
Fair Work Ombudsman fines convenience store's former owner.
Ombudsman says ‘exploitation’ of Woolworths cleaners alarming
Ombudsman says cleaners were paid in unrecorded cash-in-hand payments and no payslips.
Fair Work Ombudsman files legal action against Caltex franchisee
Petrol franchisee allegedly falsified records of wage rates paid to overseas workers.
Woolworths commits to protect trolley collectors
Supermarket giant aims to prevent exploitation of vulnerable workforces.
Fruit farmer allegedly underpaid workers and falsified records
Zucco Farming faces Federal Circuit Court.
Pizza Hut franchisee faces Court
Fair Work Ombudsman commences legal action for alleged underpayment.
Domino’s wages audit falls further behind
Pizza chain’s response to underpayments slips six months behind schedule.
Franchise owners battle Caltex over unfair treatment
Petrol giant accused of “oppressive” and “unAustralian” demands.
Wholesaler hit with $76k bill for underpayments
Ignorance of required pay rates is no defence, says Ombudsman.
7-Eleven signs on to new compliance deed
Convenience chain commits to ‘landmark’ agreement with Fair Work Ombudsman.
Chemist Warehouse’s bumper back-pay to staff
Discount pharmacy chain ordered to pay back employees for unpaid training.