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18/01/2021
The long-running issue of franchise reform is still in the works as we head into 2021. So what can we expect? Let’s recap what we know. On 4 March 2019 the
13/01/2021
A former IGA franchisee faces legal action in the Federal Circuit Court over alleged non-compliance with workplace laws. The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges S & L Lenz Pty Ltd, the former franchisee
15/12/2020
The ACCC is taking Retail Food Group to federal court over “unconscionable and misleading conduct” toward its own franchisees. The consumer group alleges RFG made false representations in its dealings
08/12/2020
Casual workers are soon to see some changes to their working conditions, with a long-awaited decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission setting the stage for a renewed industrial
04/11/2020
Staff are working from home, and Covid-rules remain in place, so what will this year’s office Christmas party look like? How can you whip up some much-needed Christmas spirit without
23/09/2020
We are now over six months into the pandemic with restrictions eased in many states and parts of regional Victoria. However metropolitan Melbourne remains under stage 4 restrictions. The first
22/09/2020
Back in Motion is to remove allegedly unfair terms from its franchise agreement after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission raised concerns about certain clauses. The physiotherapy group has admitted
08/09/2020
The Sneakerboy case reveals the impact of Covid-19, the regard a court will have to it and the National Code of Conduct Retail and Commercial Leases and any State or Territory
07/09/2020
McDonald’s is taking Hungry Jack’s to task over a burger, filing a trademark infringement notice in the Federal Court. In contention is the Hungry Jack’s burger ‘Big Jack’, a two-deck
18/08/2020
Sydney Tools has confirmed it is suing competitor Total Tools over an alleged email hacking. According to Sydney Tools, Total Tools hacked into its email system last year to give