Elizabeth Gore-Jones will be presenting a paper at the Legalwise seminar to be held on 26 March 2020 in Brisbane Queensland. The presentation will provide a critical franchising update which will include: a step-by-step review of the legislative changes an analysis of such changes on franchisees and franchisors procedural changes drafting tips the effect on current agreements You can find more information at https://legalwiseseminars.com.au/course/?eventtemplate=833-fr...

When a lawyer is reviewing your franchise agreement they should not just be summarising the agreement for you. One of the most important roles of a franchise review should be to make recommendations for you. A franchise review should: 1. suggest drafting changes - deletions and different wording 2. explain the impact of relevant legislation 3. highlight how the franchise agreement compares to industry standards 4. explain what the agreement says Only lawyers with actual franch...

Sham contracting can be a means by which businesses attempt to avoid employment laws and/or payroll tax by engaging services through contractor arrangements rather than employment arrangements. Sham contracting laws were introduced to help protect contractors who really should be employees.  Large penalties can apply. Businesses may have alternatives available through franchising. Businesses may be able to grant franchises and thus expand their business and their service reach wit...