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Employment policies and franchisees
Discussing the implications of COVID-19 on day-to-day employment practices, and the action franchisors should take in relation to franchisee communications.
Australia | Publication | October 2020
These are unprecedented times. The profound impact of COVID-19 and ensuing Government action to combat the health and economic crisis, have had an enormous impact on businesses.
Our Consumer Markets Navigating COVID-19 publication, provides multi-disciplinary insight on the key areas franchisors must turn their minds to in responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
The series discusses the implications of COVID-19 on day-to-day operations for franchisors, specifically:
What the future will hold, as we attempt to shift towards a period of recovery, is unclear. However, we can certainly expect disruption for some time, and businesses will need the assistance of agile legal teams during this time and beyond.
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Discussing the implications of COVID-19 on day-to-day employment practices, and the action franchisors should take in relation to franchisee communications.
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How to approach lease negotiations in the context of the SME Commercial Leasing Principles and tips on how to achieve the best outcomes.
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It is important for franchisors to have a clear and consistent approach to the application, variation or deferral of franchise fees, marketing fund contributions and franchise agreement enforcement.
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How to stay on top of franchise agreement renewals and extensions and maintain compliance during COVID-19.
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Considering how franchisors and retailers might need to review and revise their enforcement and recovery policies and procedures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How franchisors can respond to financial duress caused by the economic impact of COVID-19 and position themselves so that they are best placed to reemerge in a secure financial position without the burden of historic liabilities that have resulted from COVID-19.
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The English High Court has given its judgment in the legal battle between FW Aviation (FWA) and VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VietJet). This case revolved around the enforcement of leasing agreements for four Airbus aircraft and the alleged interference by VietJet in the aircraft’s repossession in Vietnam.
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Cross-border acquisitions and investments increasingly trigger foreign direct investment (FDI) screening requirements.
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The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation, commonly referred to as the AI Act, is expected to come into force during the summer of 2024 (the AI Act). The AI Act will be the first comprehensive legal framework for the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI), and is intended to ensure that AI systems developed and used in the EU are safe, transparent, traceable, non-discriminatory and environmentally friendly.
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