Author: Phil Parisis

Federal Court fines 85 Degrees Coffee $1.44M for breaching Fair Work Act. A critical reminder for franchisors to meet compliance obligations in 2024.

Justice Bromwich of the Federal Court of Australia has handed a $1,440,000 fine to a Franchisor found to have fallen well short of its ‘responsible franchisor duties’ under the Fair Work Act 2009.  His Honour previously handed down the AU$10M record workplace penalty to the Commonwealth Bank in February of this year.

When ‘You’ll be better off overall’ turns out to be incorrect, the relaxed ‘over award’ approach a deadly system to have

The new changes only apply to new fixed-term contracts (i.e., fixed-term contracts entered into after 6 December 2023).

There’s only one thing worse than a poorly planned and/or executed termination of employment scenario…reinstatement. Like getting back with an ex… it is usually a toxic outcome! – (not advice).

Unfair dismissal in Australia is dismissal that is harsh, unjust, or unreasonable. Eligible employees can claim within 21 days for reinstatement or compensation up to 26 weeks pay.

Superannuation Guarantee rate from 1 July 2024 is 11.5% of OTE (increasing to 12% from July 2025). Learn about quarterly due dates, SGC penalties, and OTE calculations.

The Australian minimum wage from 1 July 2024 is $24.10 per hour or $915.90 per week for adults not covered by an award. Learn about junior rates and penalties.

Annual leave in Australia is 4 weeks paid leave per year for full-time and part-time employees under the NES. Learn about accrual, leave loading, and employer obligations.