FWO v Woolworths Group Limited (salaried manager underpayments)
civil penalty19 Dec 2024
Respondent
Woolworths Group Limited
Facts
Woolworths self-reported and FWO investigated underpayment of approximately 19,000 salaried managers under the General Retail Industry Award over multiple years. Total underpayment exceeded $1 billion.
Outcome
Civil penalty proceedings continue. Major remediation paid; criminal wage-theft regime takes effect 1 Jan 2025.
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