The obstacles workers face in successfully pursuing their entitlements and the inadequacy of our current penalties to deter underpayments means problems with franchises will remain.
Caltex petrol station franchisees are the latest to be accused of underpaying workers.
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7-Eleven’s decision to take charge of the compensation process for underpaid workers highlights the problems with voluntary commitments and underlines the need for increased legal accountability.
Professor Allan Fels speaks about the compensation process for underpaid 7eleven workers.
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