Legal
FWO drops legal case against Foodora despite saying it was “important” for courts to consider
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has put a stopper in its litigation of collapsed food delivery company Foodora, saying the company’s administr…
Former domain regulator launches campaign against Menulog over “hijacked” business websites
A lawyer and former director of .au domain space regulator AuDa is encouraging restaurants which had websites set up by Menulog to join a gr…
Jump! Swim Schools faces court over ACCC claim it misled franchisees
The ACCC is taking franchisor Jump! Swim Schools to court, alleging it misled over 90 franchisees by failing to deliver their fit-outs, leav…
Popular Melbourne cafes under “close scrutiny” after underpaying workers $25,000
Two cafes in Melbourne’s biggest brunch hotspots have admitted to underpaying workers nearly $25,000 and will find themselves under “close s…
Why forcing an employee to resign won’t protect you from unfair dismissal
Managing employee exits can be tricky business, particularly when dismissing an employee for unacceptable conduct and behaviour.
In some …
Fair Work raids uncover 725 wage-theft victims and hundreds of “unaware” businesses
A whopping 725 workers have been back-paid more than $330,000 after a series of Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) raids identified worrying levels o…
Dental contractor owed superannuation by business, Court finds
Deciding on the terms under which to engage a person to perform services can be a complex task. There are benefits to engaging individuals a…
“Impossible position”: Folau sacking case could change how employers deal with discrimination
A high-profile legal dispute between Rugby Australia and sacked Wallabies player Israel Folau could have wide-ranging implications for the w…
Fair Work Ombudsman determines that Uber Australia drivers are not employees in landmark ruling
Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has finalised its two-year-long investigation into ride-sharing giant Uber, determining its drivers ar…
Supplier rip-offs: ACCC red tape cuts could save businesses thousands
It will be easier for small businesses and franchisees to band together against rip-off deals under a proposal from the Australian Competiti…
