# Fair Work Ombudsman

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-25**: Profit Impact — Woolworths reports a 50% drop in half-year profit to account for the $710M remediation provision.
- **2026-02**: Court Ruling — The court issues a final determination on the scale of back pay and interest owed.
- **2021**: Legal Proceedings — Protracted litigation in the Federal Court regarding the definition of 'reasonable additional hours'.
- **2019-10**: Initial Disclosure — Woolworths first reveals underpayment of salaried staff during a review of its payroll systems.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### Woolworths Profit Halved by $710M Court Ruling on Employee Back Pay
2026-02-25 01:35:39 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Woolworths Group's first-half net profit has been slashed by 50% following a landmark court ruling requiring the retail giant to provide $710 million for employee back pay. The massive provision covers unpaid wages, interest, and payroll taxes, marking a significant blow to the company's financial performance.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/woolworths-profit-halved-back-pay-ruling

### Woolworths Profit Halved by Landmark $710M Back Pay Court Ruling
2026-02-25 01:35:06 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Woolworths Group has seen its first-half profit cut in half following a major court ruling requiring the retailer to pay $710 million in back pay, interest, and taxes. The decision stems from long-standing underpayment issues regarding salaried staff and 'reasonable' additional hours.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/woolworths-back-pay-profit-impact

### Woolworths Profit Halved Following $710M Court Ruling on Back Pay
2026-02-25 01:33:33 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A major court ruling has mandated Woolworths to pay approximately $710 million in back pay, interest, and taxes to employees. This significant legal liability has resulted in a 50% reduction in the retail giant's first-half profit, highlighting the severe financial and regulatory risks of labor compliance.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/woolworths-court-ruling-back-pay-profit-impact

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