Archive for May 2022
Franchisor responsibility under the Fair Work Act: When can you be liable for your franchisee’s non-compliance?
In certain circumstances, franchisors can be held legally responsible for conduct of their franchisees that breaches workplace laws under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act). Not every franchise arrangement gives rise to franchisor responsibility, and the factual requirements set out in the legislation can make it difficult to understand when liability will…
Read MoreIndustrial relations changes under the new Labor government: What can employers expect?
Following the recent Federal election, the new Labor government under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to introduce a raft of changes to workplace laws in Australia. Going into the election, Labor’s industrial relations policy focused on job security, targeting casual employment, labour-hire and gig work, and other forms of insecure work. This article examines…
Read MorePaid Family and Domestic Violence Leave provisionally endorsed by Fair Work Commission
Unpaid family and domestic violence leave has been a feature of the National Employment Standards since 2018. Arising from the Fair Work Commission’s 4-yearly review of modern awards, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) made an application to the Fair Work Commission for all modern awards to be varied to include an entitlement for…
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