'Those who riff off workers will be punished'

Bosses who rip off workers could be jailed and fined tens of thousands of dollars, under a new plan revealed by the federal opposition.

7-Eleven corporate signage is seen in Melbourne, Monday, Aug. 31, 2015. A joint Fairfax-Four Corners investigation found up to two-thirds of 7-Eleven stores could be underpaying workers. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

The policy is in response to the scandal that saw workers ripped off thousands by convenience store chain Seven-Eleven.