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Romeo’s supermarket group facing class action over claims it underpaid staff by nearly $20m – ABC News
Nic Butler says he was offered a gift card instead of wages for a day’s work at a Romeo’s supermarket. Now he’s among current and former staff joining a class action lawsuit against the retail group.
One of South Australia’s largest independent retail groups has been accused of wage theft that could amount to $20 million in total underpayments to at least 500 employees.
Key points:
- Romeo’s is accused of expecting employees to work “excessive” hours
- One claimant alleges he was offered a gift card instead of wages for a day’s work
- Romeo’s chief executive said the allegations were “not relevant”, and declined further comment
Current and former employees of R…
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