Retail giant Cotton On is reviewing its decision to exclude 200 staff from the JobKeeper program. The decision comes as a result of public pressure from casual workers. A number have spoken to the media arguing the company has treated…
RADIO Rentals is permanently closing its stores across Australia, with three hundred staff set to lose their jobs. The move comes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic crippling the retail sector. Radio Rentals to extend online presence Radio Rentals…
Woolworths plans to hire 20,000 workers to help run its supermarkets during the coronavirus outbreak. The jobs are welcome news in a week when hundreds of thousands of Australians have found themselves in Centrelink queues. Woolworths plans to hire workers…
Woolworths has announced it will support staff affected by coronavirus. The supermarket giant says it will pay casual staff required to self-isolate due to the outbreak. They will receive compensation for their rostered shifts during the isolation period. Woolworths announces…
Coles admits to underpaying managers in its supermarkets and liquor stores by $20 million over the past six years. The announcement was made today by chief executive Steve Cain, who confirmed 5 percent of its managers are affected. Coles admits…
A casual retail worker has won the right to file for unfair dismissal, after an initial ruling was overturned. A full bench of the Fair Work Commission quashed an earlier decision by deputy president Amanda Mansini. Ms Mansini ruled that…
A retail fashion worker sacked for allegedly deleting sales data from the store's computer has won her unfair dismissal claim. Additionally, the Fair Work Commission ordered the employer to pay the worker $3,000 compensation. Worker allegedly took clothing without paying…
Clothing retailer Sussan is accused of ordering staff to start work 15-minutes before their rostered shift without pay. A number of staff allege managers direct them to start early to ensure stores are up-and-running by their scheduled opening time. Clothing…
An apprentice barber who was sacked after calling in sick on Australia Day has won his unfair dismissal claim and more than $3,000 compensation. The Fair Work Commission found the dismissal was harsh and unjust and that the employer did…
A children's clothing retailer is facing court action after allegedly underpaying four migrant workers more than $140,000. The Fair Work Ombudsman has accused the company of breaching Protecting Vulnerable Worker laws by committing serious contraventions including hindering or obstructing Fair…
