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Muffin Break ex-franchisee guilty of child employment breaches
The franchisor said it takes any breaches of workplace employment practices very seriously
FCA proposes $10m cost savings in Code review submission
The FCA has also highlighted the urgent need for action on Retail Tenancies in its submission.
Deadline coming up for Franchising Code review submissions
The review is being undertaken because of sun-setting provisions in the current Code.
Starbucks signs Enforceable Undertaking, backpays staff $4.5m
Starbucks Coffee Australia has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
FCA seeks feedback for Code review submission
The Franchise Council of Australia has launched a national roadshow to garner feedback for the Federal Government’...
Franchising Code reviewer appointed
There will be a consultation process so all interested parties can make submissions.
ACCC releases new guidelines for businesses over environmental claims
The ACCC guidance aims to address the issue identified by the commission’s recent report.
Bakers Delight faces court over franchisor liability for alleged franchisee underpayments
Under the Fair Work Act franchisors are required to take action if they know, or should reasonably have known, further u...
Franchisors need to download new format key facts sheet
The previous Smart Form introduced in 2021 is no longer available.
Former Rapid Tune franchisee fined, again
This is the second time the Fair Work Ombudsman has successfully secured Court penalties against the ex-operator.