Franchise Archives - Employment Innovations

Fair Work Ombudsman Vows to Name and Shame Non-Compliant Employers this Coming Financial Year

by Mitchell Wheatley | Jun 11, 2019 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Retail

The Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”) has recently announced a tough new stance on enforcement of workplace laws, with certain industries and issues singled out for greater scrutiny. With an additional $9 million in funding and support from the Morrison Government to...

Casual Employment In The Spotlight: Casual Found To Be Permanent & Casual Conversion Clauses in Modern Awards

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...

Vulnerable Workers’ Legislation Passed: A Potential Game Changer For Franchisors

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...

Fair Work Investigation Leads to Fines of $146,000 for Yogurberry, including Master Franchisor

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...

Fines for Non-Compliance with Fair Work Obligations Likely to Increase Tenfold

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...

Employers May Need To Give Longer Notice Periods When Terminating Employees Than They Think….

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 table 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...