Sydney Pub Baron's Company Agrees to Pay $19.25m Settlement

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MERIVALE GROUP,JUSTIN HEMMES,PAY DISPUTE

Justin Hemmes' hospitality giant Merivale Group has agreed to pay $19.25m to settle a lawsuit filed by ex-employees who claimed they were underpaid. The settlement came after five years of legal battles and negotiations, and Merivale did not admit liability for the claims.

Justin Hemmes, pictured in 2019 addressing the NSW State Parliament Joint Committee, heads up the hospitality giant Merivale Group at the centre of the pay dispute.Justin Hemmes, pictured in 2019 addressing the NSW State Parliament Joint Committee, heads up the hospitality giant Merivale Group at the centre of the pay dispute.

The lawsuit argued the payment structure being applied by Merivale at the time was not valid under the Fair Work Act.

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