In
light of the recent 7-Eleven scandal surrounding the exploitation and
underpayment of its workers, the Chairman and Chief Executive Office of
7-Eleven have announced their resignations.
The
lesson to be learned by all employers, regardless of the size, scope or
structure of their business, is that there are significant financial and
non-financial consequences for employers who breach their obligations to employees.
Regardless
of their visa or residency status, employees in Australia are entitled to basic
rights, such as payment of minimum...
