Fair Work urges Victorian employers to check holiday penalty rates this Friday
The Fair Work Ombudsman is reminding Victorian employers that this coming Friday, 2nd October will be a public holiday for the first…
Sydney Lebanese restaurant vandalised in series of racist attacks
A man has been arrested and charged following an attack on a Lebanese restaurant located in Newtown in Sydneys inner west.
Turnbull to consider cuts to Sunday penalty rates
Sunday penalty rates within the hospitality sector could be reduced under the Turnbull government.
Alcohol-related assaults in Pyrmont up 46 percent
In the two years to June 2015, alcohol related assaults in the Pyrmont area have risen by 46 percent, according to the…
UK bar fined $200k; failed to heed warnings on liquid nitrogen drinks
A UK bar has been fined 100,000 ($216,000) following a 2012 incident which resulted in a young woman having her stomach removed…
Outdoor dining focus for new Martin Place
The City of Sydney is inviting public comment on new draft policies designed to improve the look and amenity of the city,…
What impact are smoking bans having on business?
Smoking bans have been enacted to prevent the harmful effects of second hand smoke and to stop the normalisation of social smoking.…
Fair Work to randomly audit hospitality businesses within Melbournes Dandenong region
Fair Work inspectors will be randomly auditing hundreds of businesses within Melbournes Dandenong region as part of a new campaign.
Melbourne bar accused of gender discrimination
Law student, Joshua Findley is suing a popular Melbourne nightclub for alleged gender discrimination.
Opera Kitchen on notice for staff underpayments
Opera Kitchen, located on the lower concourse of the Sydney Opera House, is being monitored by the Fair Work Ombudsman for staff…