Task
In April 2016, the Fair Work Ombusman released a report on the findings of this inquiry on the 7 Eleven franchise network. The inquiry was prompted by allegations of systemic non-compliance with federal workplace laws.
Your task in this assignment is to:
Provide a brief summary of the 7 Eleven inquiry;
Explain what the failings (gaps) are in the industrial relations system that enabled 7-Eleven to underpay its workers;
Provide recommendations that will protect the rights of employees from being exploited along similiar lines in the future.
You may find the following links useful:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases/april-2016/20160409-7-eleven-presser
https://overland.org.au/2015/10/lessons-from-7-elevens-scam/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-16/7-eleven-hunter-cash-back-scheme-still-alive-union-says/7415940