KFC Class Action Update – March 2026
A proposed settlement has been agreed in the KFC Rest Breaks Class Action.
Under the proposed settlement, KFC and franchisees will pay around $28.8 million to resolve claims that they failed to provide 10 minute rest breaks to thousands of workers in over 700 KFC stores across the country. The exact amount of compensation available may be slightly more or slightly less, depending on how many people register to make a claim.
The settlement is subject to Court approval.
A formal registration period will open shortly. In the meantime, if you think you are affected and want to make a claim, you can register your details on this page.
You are a group member if, during the period from October 2017 to December 2023, you:
- worked in one or more KFC restaurants; and
- worked at least one shift of four hours or more; and
- were not provided with a paid 10 minute break on some or all of your shifts of four hours or more.
For more information please see the FAQs below, or contact us at [email protected].
About the KFC Class Action
In late 2023, a union called the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) and some current and former KFC employees commenced a class action on behalf of employees at KFC restaurants alleging that employees were not receiving 10 minute paid rest pauses that they were entitled to.
The group members, represented by Gordon Legal and Shine Lawyers, pursued compensation for KFC workers across the country. In February 2026 the parties decided to settle the class action without a trial.
The settlement is still subject to approval. If approved, group members who register to participate, will be compensated for the 10 minute rest breaks that they were denied during the claim period.
KFC Class Action
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KFC Class Action about?
Recovering compensation for KFC workers who did not get 10 minute rest breaks when working shifts of 4 hours or more.
We are claiming that:
- KFC and KFC Franchisees failed to provide 10 minute rest breaks that workers are legally entitled to;
- As a result – KFC and KFC Franchisees contravened the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth); and
- Compensation should be paid to KFC employees for each and every 10 minute rest break they are owed.
What is a Class Action or a Group Proceeding?
A class action, also known as a group proceeding, is a court procedure brought by one or more individuals known as representative applicants on their own behalf and on behalf of other people who have similar claims against the same party or parties (the respondent(s)). The individuals in the wider group are known as group members.
Class Actions are brought to resolve common issues of fact or law for the wider group. It is not necessary that group members have identical claims. In fact, it is to be expected that there will differences between the loss and damage suffered by each individual group member.
Will KFC find out that I have registered for the Class Action?
No. Gordon Legal is obliged to keep your information confidential once registered for the class action. You do not have to tell KFC that you have registered with us.
Do I have to pay Gordon Legal?
- There are no upfront or out of pocket costs for group members. The SDA are contributing towards the legal costs in the KFC Rest Breaks Class Action because they know how important it is that KFC workers get what they are owed.
- Any excess costs will be funded by Gordon Legal on a no-win no-fee basis.
- This means that legal costs will only be charged if there is a successful outcome, such as a settlement or a judgment of the Court. If the class action is not successful, there will be no costs payable by group members.
What is a Class Action Proceeding?
A class action, also known as a group proceeding, is a court procedure brought by one or more individuals known as representative applicants on their own behalf and on behalf of other people who have similar claims against the same party or parties (the respondent(s)). The individuals in the wider group are known as group members.
Class actions are brought to resolve common issues of fact or law for the wider group. It is not necessary that group members have identical claims. In fact, it is to be expected that there will differences between the loss and damage suffered by each individual group member.
Class actions allow people to access justice when they otherwise would not bring an individual claim.