McDonald’s franchisee hit with $82000 penalty for ‘systemic’ denial of drink and toilet breaks
One of Australia’s largest McDonald’s franchise operators has been fined for subjecting young workers to “cruel and inhumane” conditions....
National Food And Retail Company WHSmith Underpaid Employees $2.2 million
National food and retail company WHSmith Australia Pty Ltd has admitted to underpaying employees more than $2.2 million. The...
Risks Of Dismissing Employees Via SMS Text or Email
Two recent cases before the Fair Work Commission have highlighted the risk of dismissing an employee via sms text...
Owners Of Sydney Restaurant Penalised $119,200 for Underpaying Employee
The former operators of Wentworthville venue Blue Moon Restaurant have been slapped with $119,200 in penalties after it was...
7-Eleven repays $173 million to underpaid workers
Operators of 7-Eleven stores have paid back more than $173 million to staff and made more than $10 million...
Queensland dairy farm operator in court over underpayment claims
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a dairy...