Wages traded for soft-drink and pizza

By Joe Kelly · 10 June 2014 · Franchising

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The operators of two Melbourne restaurants have been fined $334,818 for trading the wages of teenage employees for soft drink and pizza. Federal Circuit Judge John O’Sullivan slammed the “dark ages” practice and noted that Tecoma man Ruby Chand, who owned both franchises, had a history of underpaying employees. The underpayments took place between 2009-2012 […]

Tags: Fair Work Ombudsman, Federal Circuit Court, Franchise, underpayments