JIM’S PODCAST
Tune into our official podcast, where every week we delve into the authentic, unedited experiences of our franchisees and franchisors. Get a genuine glimpse into the life of running a Jim’s franchise through our commitment to complete transparency. Join us on this journey with our podcast.
The Jim’s Podcast is hosted by Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer of the Jim’s Group.
Each week, I sit down with the people who make Jim’s what it is. Franchisees, franchisors, and Jim himself. We talk honestly about what it’s really like to build a business inside the Jim’s system. The wins, the surprises, the lessons learned the hard way, and the advice Jim has been sharing with business owners for decades.
If you’re researching a Jim’s franchise, these conversations are essential listening.
You will also find them valuable if you’re looking to start a business or franchise.
A franchisor now gets fined when one of their franchisees underpays staff, even when the franchisor had nothing to do with it. Payday Super kicks in 1 July and means super contributions must clear within 7 days of every pay run, not quarterly.
The salary buffer rule that most employers rely on to stay compliant has changed, and one overtime-heavy week can now trigger an underpayment claim that costs hundreds of dollars per employee.
In this interview, Damien Gooden from ER Strategies (an FCA Platinum Partner) walks through the industrial relations changes that will hit franchisors and franchisees over the next 12 months.
You will hear exactly what the Vulnerable Workers Act requires every franchisor to have in place, broken into four specific elements.
You will hear how the junior wages ruling phases in between December 2026 and July 2029, and what that does to business models built on lower-cost 18 to 20 year olds.
You will hear the salary offset case study with real dollar figures, showing how a $55,000 salary that was compliant under the old rule can now leave an employer $404 short in a single pay cycle.
Damien's number one takeaway for every franchise network: time sheets. For every employee, without exception, including salaried staff.
That is the evidence that protects you when Fair Work comes knocking.
If you run a franchise or employ staff under an Australian award, this is the compliance update you need before the next quarter starts.
Need help?
Contact https://erstrategies.com.au/ or https://hrcentral.com.au/
Reviews
A great insight into the principles that drive Jim in business and life. His sincerity and commitment to service shine through. Thanks to Jim and Joel for making this podcast available to people outside of the Jim’s Group.
Great innovation and so unique to the Australian franchising industry that one of its biggest players has its own podcast. Jim is great and provides so much value in every episode.
Very honest and open, refreshing from one of Australia’s most successful start ups.
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