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85 Degrees landmark case

Fair Work takes 85 Degrees to court in landmark case

Assumed franchisor knowledge of the likelihood of workplace breaches is at the heart of this test case.
SDA McDonald's

Third McDonald’s franchisee faces court over workplace breach allegations

A third South Australian McDonald’s franchisee is facing allegations of workplace breaches in the Federal Court as the S...
Geowash franchise appeal dismissed

Cafe chain 85 Degrees allegedly underpaid staff $429,000

Cafe chain 85 Degrees has allegedly underpaid Taiwanese students working in its Sydney stores on a supposed internship a...
Top Juice wages recovered

Top Juice wages recovered after workplace breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $32,435 in unpaid wages for 18 workers at Top Juice. The wages recovery follows an...
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CouriersPlease admits underpayment of $382,000

CouriersPlease “deeply regrets” effectively underpaying employees $382,065 over an eight year period by fail...

Degani franchisee fined $140,000 for workplace breaches

Degani Bakery Café has once again been rocked by underpayment issues following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsm...