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Australia Orders Woolworths, Coles to Pay $780M for Wage Violations

9/9/2025

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A Federal Court in Australia orders Woolworths and Coles to pay A$780 million for staff underpayment, affecting nearly 30,000 employees.
Justice Nye Perram criticized "set-off" arrangements that misrepresented employee entitlements.
Employers must maintain accurate records of hours and pay to meet Fair Work regulations.
A case management hearing is set for October 27 to address future proceedings.
This ruling warns other employers about the importance of compliance with wage laws.

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Story summary

A Federal Court in Australia orders Woolworths and Coles to pay A$780 million for staff underpayment, affecting nearly 30,000 employees.
Justice Nye Perram criticized "set-off" arrangements that misrepresented employee entitlements.
Employers must maintain accurate records of hours and pay to meet Fair Work regulations.
A case management hearing is set for October 27 to address future proceedings.
This ruling warns other employers about the importance of compliance with wage laws.