Jun 30, 2026 – 4.22pmChemist Warehouse failed to lift workers’ pay despite receiving Commonwealth subsidies to train them at higher qualifications, a tribunal has found, opening a path for more than $10 million in backpay claims.In a key test case, the South Australian Employment Tribunal held four Chemist Warehouse stores in Adelaide underpaid seven workers holding a Certificate III in community pharmacy by classifying them at lower levels after they secured the qualification.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Chemist Warehouse underpaid staff after accepting taxpayer money
In a key test case for what could be a $10 million backpay bill, a tribunal has found the pharmacy giant misclassified employees despite grants to upskill them.
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