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SDA: Withholding rest breaks has become “systemic” at McDonald’s

Another McDonald’s franchisee is facing Federal Court after allegedly denying its workers paid rest and drinks breaks ov...
Geowash franchise appeal dismissed

Former real estate agency fined $63,000

A former real estate agency has been fined $63,000 in penalties for workplace law breaches. The Fair Work Ombudsman secu...
Government responds to sexual harassment report

FCA welcomes Government responses to sexual harassment report

The Federal Government’s belated acceptance of recommendations laid out in the 2020 Respect@Work report has been w...
Are you employing contractors?

Is your franchise employing contractors? You need to read this

With the Covid-19 outbreak affecting the economy and job market, an increasing number of Australians are becoming full-t...
Casual work changes spark resistance

Casual work changes in IR bill spark ACTU and Labor resistance

The proposed industrial relations bill being debated this week has hit some resistance, with both the Labor party and th...
5 tips for minimising risk in your franchise network

5 tips for minimising risk in your franchise network

In 2017, the Federal Government passed the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 to protect vulne...