Legal

Paul Hogan to file lawsuit against Grill'd for copyright infringement

The actor has pursued legal action against the burger chain for its use of his quote from Crocodile Dundee.

Founder of Miss Chu faces legal battle over trademark rights

Chu has received legal letters over her new catering service named ‘Lady Chu’.

Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill 2017 to take effect

The Fair Work Amendment Bill passed both Houses of Parliament.

Government introduces harsher penalties for underpayment

Employers can now face penalties by up to 10 times for a new category of offenses.

McDonald's, KFC front senate inquiry

They fronted the inquiry over penalty rates.

Pizza Hut responds to Fair Work Ombudsman

Find out what CEO Lisa Ransom said in her statement.

Fair Work Ombudsman slams Pizza Hut for underpayment of staff, non-compliance within its network

The franchisee at Newcastle NSW underpaid 24 employees a total of almost $20,000.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman releases statement on penalty rates, minimum wage increase

In response to the 3.3% increase in the minimum wage, the government agency released a statement.

Pizza Hut franchisee faces Court over alleged sham contracting, underpayment

The Fair Work Ombudsman released a statement which reads as follows.

Virk begins court battle with Yum! Restaurants Australia

A court case begins in the Federal Court between Virk Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) and Yum! Restaurants Australia Pty Ltd.

Domino's pays penalty for alleged Franchising Code breach

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd is the first company to pay penalties for alleged non-compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct.

Caltex sets up fund for underpaid employees

The company also terminated franchise agreements with 19 franchisees for underpayment.