Rebel
About the Class Action
On 20 May 2026, Adero Law commenced a Class Action proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia against Rebel on behalf of Matthew Ridgewell and Group Members. The proceeding alleges that Rebel failed to pay the relevant entitlements under the 2010 and 2020 General Retail Industry Agreement and breached the Fair Work Act 2009.
Group Members asset that Rebel engaged in practices and conduct including:
- Directing employees to work during their meal and rest breaks;
- Failing to adequately compensate employees for penalty rates they were entitled to consistent with the GRIA when working shifts that should incur penalties;
- Directing staff to complete additional managerial duties outside of rostered hours, including rostering, and administration work;
- Directing staff to work pre-shift and post-shift to complete their daily duties without compensation; and
- Other potential breaches of the GRIA and Fair Work Act.
Who can be part of this class action?
You may eligible to be part of the Rebel Class Action if you were:
- Employed by Rebel at any time between May 2020 and May 2026;
- Employed on a full-time basis;
- Employed on an annualised salary;
- Employed in a managerial position; and
- Covered by the 2010 or 2020 General Retail Industry Agreement;
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
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