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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Merivale hires top lawyer to investigate alleged exploitation of female staff after explosive Level 6 allegations

Stock image of drinks on a bar under red lighting
Hospitality giant Merivale currently employs 5,000 staff in more than 70 venues in NSW and Victoria, including Sydney’s Level 6 club in the Ivy complex. Photograph: Kevin Trimmer/Getty Images

Hospitality behemoth Merivale has appointed a top human rights lawyer to investigate any allegations female staff at the exclusive Level 6 club were exploited.

The hire was prompted by Nine newspapers’ report on Tuesday that detailed allegations from multiple employees that the Level 6 penthouse – part of Merivale’s Ivy complex in Sydney – had a “toxic environment that exploited women, encouraged them to have sex with customers, perpetuated sexual harassment and facilitated frequent drug use”.

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