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7-Eleven franchisee store takeovers

7-Eleven responds to franchisee exit expectations

7-Eleven highlights the path to profit for franchisees, and the renewals success rate.
Chemist Warehouse staff underpaid

Chemist Warehouse staff underpayments could cost company millions

Four Chemist Warehouse franchisees in South Australia have been found to have underpaid staff, in a ruling which could p...
July 1 compliance checklist

July 1 compliance checklist: Payday Super, minimum wage, and new SMS rules

The national weekly minimum wage from today is $1004.90m or $26.44 an hour.
ACCC transparency franchise recruitment Mick Keogh

ACCC’s Mick Keogh urges transparency in franchise recruitment

Quick sale tactics in franchise recruitment can rebound, Mick Keogh suggests.
7-Eleven franchisee store takeovers

7-Eleven hits media headlines with franchisee store takeovers

The convenience chain says it takes seriously its responsibilities under industry Codes.
Grill'd court greenwashing campaign

Grill’d in court over alleged greenwashing related to tree donation campaign

The ACCC alleges the Tree Day Tuesday campaign misled consumers.
Landmark McDonald's lawsuit

Landmark McDonald’s lawsuit could affect over 300,000 workers

The SDA Union claims McDonald's is an accessory to breaches of workplace law.
Goodyear operator Fair Work (1)

Ex-Goodyear Autocare operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges underpayments of wages and entitlements.
United Petroleum ex-operators fined

Ex-United Petroleum couple hit with $40K penalties

Misleading records were a deliberate attempt to hide non-compliance.
Budget small business concerns

Budget’s productivity, regulatory measures welcomed but COSBOA cautions on tax changes

Proposed tax changes may have unintended consequences for small business owners.