High Court challenge to powers of the Fair Work Commission

By Rebecca Goulter
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In what may well turn out to be the industrial relations equivalent of David versus Goliath, a former Coles employee is challenging the power of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to dismiss certain applications. Specifically, the question before the High Court will be whether, in an application alleging “adverse action” involving dismissal, the FWC has…

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Employment essentials: 7 simple steps for new franchisees

By Rebecca Goulter
an image of a hand placing a red cube block onto the table in the line of five other wooden cube blocks. there is a white store front graphic printed on the front of these blocks.

Joining a franchise network has always been a popular option for prospective business owners. The customer base is already established; marketing, supply chain logistics, and product development is taken care of by the franchisor; and there’s a vast support network in place often with decades of experience in running a successful business that can be…

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