7-Eleven “appalled”, requests assistance from ABC

 Hidden camera footage shows money changing hands in the manager’s office of a 7-Eleven Brisbane store.
 Source: ABC

 

 

 

By Trisha Harris

7-Eleven has called on the ABC to share any information it has to assist in investigations into suspected ongoing wage fraud at a Brisbane store, saying it was “appalled” by the allegations raised.

Hidden camera footage shows money changing hands in the manager’s office of a 7-Eleven Brisbane store. Source: ABC

7-Eleven’s CEO Angus McKay said there should be no doubt that the company has zero tolerance of wage fraud.

“We have aggressively investigated the claims since they were shared with us last week.

“If they are proven, we will act upon any illegal Franchisee activity, up to and including termination of their Franchise Agreement. Until they are proven or otherwise, it is unfair to jump to conclusions,” Mr McKay said.

The company said it has spoken to almost all current and former staff, and to the franchisee of this store and that no staff member has raised concerns with it about wage payments or practices at this store, either prior to the ABC’s allegations or throughout our investigation.

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This story first appeared in C&I Week. 

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