More than 20 Subway franchises in Australia have been ordered to pay nearly $55,000 (U.S. dollars) in back wages to current and former employees following a multi-year investigation. In addition to back wages, franchises were fined for neglecting labor laws. According to detectives, 18 of the 22 Subway franchises investigated had failed to comply with labor laws by not paying minimum wage, compensating employees appropriately for holidays and overtime, and keeping adequate employment records.
See "Subway franchisees pay nearly $55,000 in back wages to Australia employees after investigation", Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, October 3, 2019