SafeWork to blitz food industry
The blitz of restaurants, cafes and bakeries using LPG cylinders comes after a baker was critically injured.
Reduced outdoor dining fees for ACT businesses
R&CA has praised the ACT government's decision to reduce permit fees for cafés and restaurants offering outdoor dining.
Fair Work Ombudsman to speak at RLS
Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie James, will discuss staffing and workplace relations at Hospitality magazine's Restaurant Leaders Summit in July.
Minimum wage rise to cost jobs: R&CA
Restaurant & Catering Australia says the 3.3 percent minimum wage rise will put growth in the hospitality sector at risk.
Penalty rate cuts won’t be fully implemented until 2020
The reformed penalty rates for part- and full-time hospitality employees working on Sundays will be phased in over three years.
Industry turnover exceeds $25b, up 2 percent
Total industry turnover in the café, restaurant and catering sector has exceeded $25b for the year ending April 2017.
Perth operator penalised for poor record-keeping
In his judgment, Justice Michael Barker described the record-keeping contraventions as “serious”.
Sushi outlet operator fined more than $130,000
The penalties come after five employees at the two outlets were underpaid a total of $29,166.
R&CA responds to Tasmanian budget
R&CA said the budget will improve the operating environment of hospitality businesses throughout the state.
Mamak restaurant operators back in Court
The operators of Mamak were also penalised $300,000 last year for exploiting overseas workers.