The 7-Eleven underpayment scandal

HOW THE SCANDAL UNFOLDED

* A joint Fairfax-ABC investigation found up to two-thirds of 7-Eleven stores could be underpaying workers.

* The Fair Work Ombudsman begins legal action against a Blacktown 7-Eleven owner.

* Ombudsman finds workers being paid rates equivalent to $10 an hour.

EARLY RESPONSE

* 7-Eleven appoints independent panel to review claims.

* A Melbourne store admits short-changing workers.

* Franchises admit doctoring employment records.

* Franchises offered new enterprise bargaining agreement.

* Professor Allan Fels leads a panel to find underpayments.

* Government urged to offer a visa amnesty for those who fear deportation.

* Australian bosses of 7-Eleven appear at Senate inquiry, deny cover up.

* 7-Eleven says it will repay staff.

* Founder and chairman Russ Withers and chief executive Warren Wilmot resign.

WHAT'S NEXT?

* Former iiNet and West Coast Eagles chairman Michael Smith appointed chairman.

* Bob Baily appointed interim CEO.

* Search for a new chief executive begins.

* Professor Fels will continue to identify underpaid workers and repay missing wages.

* Mr Withers will stay chairman of the group holding company that owns 7-Eleven and Starbucks stores.