Subway issues statement on Fair Work Ombudsman case
This relates to an investigation of a Subway Franchisee in Newcastle.
Below is the official statement from Subway Systems Australia:
“Subway Systems Australia is aware of the recent prosecution initiated by the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman against a multi-unit Franchisee in the Newcastle area. We take any breaches of the Fair Work Act very seriously and we are looking into this disturbing matter” said Brian Tap, Regional Director, Subway Systems Australia.
“Each Subway® Restaurant in Australia is individually owned and operated by independent franchisees; franchisees being responsible for hiring, training, remunerating and managing their staff according to law.
We expect franchisees, as small business owners, to follow all laws and regulations pertaining to operating their businesses. We encourage all our franchisees to treat employees fairly as it is in everyone’s best interest to do so and it recognises the contributions that individual staff members make” said Mr Tap.
As a franchisor, Subway Systems Australia is working with the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman as part of its National Franchise Program to better educate franchisees concerning employment related matters.
