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A third South Australian McDonald’s franchisee is facing allegations of workplace breaches in the Federal Court as the South Australian Branch of the SDA — the union for fast food workers — lodges a landmark case.
The SDA is acting on behalf of 25 current and former McDonald’s workers and alleges that franchisee IA & DM Robson Pty Ltd deliberately denied workers paid rest and drink breaks.
The union also alleges workers were told they could receive a free soft drink in lieu of a paid 10-minute rest break.
Thousands of dollars of compensation are being sought for the workers and the SDA is asking the Federal Court to award penalties against the McDonald’s franchisee for breaching the McDonald’s Agreement and the Fast Food Award.
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