by Mitchell Wheatley | Jun 11, 2019 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Retail
The Fair Work Ombudsman (โFWOโ) has recently announced a tough new stance on enforcement of workplace laws, with certain industries and issues singled out for greater scrutiny. ย With an additional $9 million in funding and support from the Morrison Government to...
by Shane Duffy | Sep 26, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Legal, Mining & Construction, NDIS Providers, NEWS, Professional Services, Retail, Services, Workplace
There is increased confusion and widespread concern amongst employers around the legitimacy of many casual employment arrangements following the decision of Workpac v Skene in the Full Court of the Federal Court last month. The facts: WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene On the...
by Shane Duffy | Sep 10, 2017 | Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Legal
In legislation passed by the Senate last week, employers will potentially face a ten-fold increase in penalties should they be found to engage in deliberate and systematic breaches of employment law. Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 The...
by Shane Duffy | Nov 3, 2016 | Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Workplace
Fines of nearly $146,000 issued to the Yogurberry franchise network this week should sound alarm bells for all franchise participants – including franchisors. The fines related to worker underpayments by a Yogurberry franchise store of around $18,000. The fines...
by Shane Duffy | Oct 24, 2016 | Fair Work Compliance, Franchise, Legal
Employers will have to be more vigilant than ever as the Turnbull Government has announced that it will give the Fair Work Ombudsman new and greater powers. The Government plans to give the Ombudsman more substantial examination powers, and to increase fines and...
by Shane Duffy | Oct 7, 2016 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Legal, NDIS Providers, Professional Services, Retail
When it comes to dismissing workers, most employers are familiar with the notice period tableย set by the Fair Work legislation. What many employers do not realise, however, is that much longer notice periods may apply because of the operation of the common law. The...