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Franchisors beware: ACCC report highlights actions taken against franchisors
The ACCC has recently published its biannual “Small Business in Focus” report (“the Report”) which describes the work it has undertaken concerning small business, franchising and agriculture over the first six months of this year.[1]Part of the Report highlights the enforcement actions it has taken against franchisors for alleged breaches…
Health & Safety Representatives: introduction to the workplace
In Brief Following on from our earlier article regarding the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act), this article addresses the introduction of the Health & Safety Representative (‘HSR’) and how this impacts employers. HSR Roles & Functions Employers have an express duty to consult workers on WHS issues. HSRs represent…