Kmart Sued for Alleged Manager Underpayment

Kmart Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Manager Underpayment

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Kmart in the Federal Court of Australia, accusing the retailer of systematically underpaying salaried store managers for the past six years. The lawsuit claims that managers were not paid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances despite working beyond their scheduled shifts, violating the Fair Work Act and retail awards. Managers were allegedly expected to perform off-the-clock tasks, skip meal breaks, and handle admin work from home, with some working up to sixty hours a week during busy periods with no extra pay. The lead plaintiff, Jordana Williamson, a former full-time store operations manager, claims that Kmarts systems failed to match salaries to real hours worked. The lawsuit only covers salaried store managers, not casual or part-time staff, but it has sparked discussions about fair pay practices in the retail industry. Kmart has not yet defended against the allegations, but the lawsuit could potentially reshape how retailers handle manager wages in the future.

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