7-Eleven Australia chiefs resign over wage fraud claims
The chairman and chief executive of 7-Eleven convenience stores in Australia resigned Wednesday, following allegations that franchises systematically underpaid workers.
Media reports earlier this year uncovered evidence that many of the nation's 620 stores were exploiting staff, while a subsequent Senate inquiry heard some franchisees doctored payslips to cover up underpayments.
"Mr. (Warren) Wilmot offered his resignation following the recent realisation of the extent to which 7-Eleven franchisees had underpaid workers," 7-Eleven Australia said of its chief executive in a statement.
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