Breadtop strikes deal over underpayments

    EWIN HANNAN
    The Australian
    January 23, 2014


NATIONAL bakery franchise Breadtop has struck a compliance agreement with the federal workplace watchdog after complaints from overseas students that they were underpaid wages.      :-?

Breadtop, which has 65 stores across the country, signed the Proactive Compliance Deed that operates as a self-audit process and reviews the pay and conditions of 800 employees.   

The Fair Work Ombudsman received 11 complaints from Breadtop employees in South Australia and Victoria between March 2011 and April last year.

All of the complaints were from overseas students. The complaints were marked for further action by the ombudsman and were part of the reason the deed was proposed.

Two employees were backpaid a total of $2000, and the rest of the complaints have now been resolved satisfactorily.      :)    

Under the terms of the deed, Breadtop commits to ensuring its compliance with workplace laws.

As part of a self-audit, Breadtop and its franchisees will scrutinise the pay packets of up to 10 per cent of their workforce.

Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said Breadtop had shown leadership to the rest of the franchising industry.

"Recognising that problems may sometimes occur with payment of correct wages and entitlements, Breadtop will be asking its franchise holders to pay careful attention to the minimum hourly rate, loadings, allowances and penalties," Ms James said.   [smiley=thumbsup.gif]            

Some of the workers realised they werent getting enough dough  ;)

aquascoot wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 6:47am:

Some of the workers realised they werent getting enough dough  ;)

Or kneaded more...

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 7:24am:

aquascoot wrote on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 6:47am: Some of the workers realised they werent getting enough dough  ;) Or kneaded more...

Hehehe that's funny. Pay that.   

wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 5:47am:

Under the terms of the deed, Breadtop commits to ensuring its compliance with workplace laws.

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't we all already committed to ensuring that we will comply with the law. Right, so next time I get a parking fine they'll just let me sign a deed that commits me to ensuring that I will comply with the traffic law from now on.

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 7:24am:

aquascoot wrote on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 6:47am: Some of the workers realised they werent getting enough dough  ;) Or kneaded more...

No loafing around at that place.
Employers need to get it through their thick scones that this is unacceptable.
Fair work australia are again , the meat in the sandwich.

aquascoot wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 9:15am:

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 7:24am: aquascoot wrote on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 6:47am: Some of the workers realised they werent getting enough dough  ;) Or kneaded more... No loafing around at that place. Employers need to get it through their thick scones that this is unacceptable. Fair work australia are again , the meat in the sandwich.

Well, they're just trying to earn a crust...

There's some funny puns in this thread. Or do I mean Buns

wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 5:47am:

As part of a self-audit, Breadtop and its franchisees will scrutinise the pay packets of up to 10 per cent of their workforce. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said Breadtop had shown leadership to the rest of the franchising industry. "Recognising that problems may sometimes occur with payment of correct wages and entitlements, Breadtop will be asking its franchise holders to pay careful attention to the minimum hourly rate, loadings, allowances and penalties," Ms James said.   [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Good to see.

Personally, I think the FWO is the best thing since sliced bread.