Retailer accused of violating the 2020 General Retail Industry Agreement
Managers at Rebel Sport are taking legal action against the retailer alleging that they were underpaid and overworked in violation of the 2020 General Retail Industry Agreement (GRIA).
The Federal class action, led by Adero Law, accuses Rebel of failing to adequately compensate employees for penalty rates they were entitled to consistent with the GRIA when working shifts that should incur penalties.
The legal action is also accusing the retailer of directing employees to work during their meal and rest breaks, to complete work from home, including rostering and administration work, and to work pre-shift and post-shift to finish their duties without compensation.
Corinne Armanini, Adero Law principal, told the Australian Associated Press (AAP) that an estimated 2,000 employees could have been affected by Rebel's alleged contraventions.
"We encourage both current and former staff to contact us to discuss their experience," Adero Law said on its website.
It noted that those who may have a claim to the case include workers in the managerial positions who were employed full-time by Rebel between April 2020 and April 2026, and where hired on an anniualised salary.
Super Retail Group, the parent company of Rebel Sport, said that it received reports that it has been identified as a party in a representative proceedings filed in the Federal Court of Australia relating to an underpayments matter.
"At this time, the company has not been served with a copy of the claim," it said in a statement. "The company will update the market on this matter as appropriate."
