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ACCC unfair contract law

ACCC puts franchisors on notice over unfair contract laws

Franchisors who fail to address concerns risk legal action.
Delicia franchise code breach

Delicia fined after admitting breach of Franchising Code

Delicia will implement and maintain a compliance program for three years.
ACCC avoid greenwashing

ACCC shares eight principles to help businesses avoid greenwashing action

The guidance includes eight clear principles.
Fun Tea director penalised

Fun Tea director penalised for record-keeping, pay slip breaches

Some of the workers were back-paid a total of $50,897.
Pizza Hut ex-franchisee court

Pizza Hut ex-franchisee fined $28,000

The franchisee had failed to calculate and back-pay worker entitlements.
COSBOA IR changes (1)

COSBOA frustrated with government push for IR changes affecting small businesses

Proposed changes could put a halt on employment at small businesses.
food safety laws change

Food safety laws change, are you up to date?

With national regulations, franchisors need to lead the way.
Muffin Break child employment

Muffin Break ex-franchisee guilty of child employment breaches

The franchisor said it takes any breaches of workplace employment practices very seriously
FCA Code review submission

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.
Franchising Code review submissions

Deadline coming up for Franchising Code review submissions

The review is being undertaken because of sun-setting provisions in the current Code.