Additional public holidays in VIC is ludicrous: R&CA
Peak industry organisation, Restaurant & Catering Australia says the decision to progress the gazettal of two additional public holidays in Victoria will…
Fair Work orders Perth restaurant to backpay staff
Two international students and an overseas backpacker were among five employees to receive back pay from their employer following an investigation by…
Hugos Group flags potential class action against NSW state government
Hugos Lounge owner, Dave Evans together with fellow Kings Cross operators are considering the launch of a class action against the NSW…
High profile Sydney Harbour restaurant put on notice by Fair Work
A high profile restaurant on Sydney Harbour has been put on notice after a number of underpayment complaints were made by staff…
Change penalty rates, reform work agreements, urges Productivity Commission: experts respond
Sunday penalty rates will go under Productivity Commission recommendations, but overall our workplace system was basically operating well, it found.
Productivity Commission recommends flat weekend penalty rate for hospitality
The latest Productivity Commission report has recommended a flat penalty rate be applied across weekends for the hospitality, restaurant and caf industries.
Sydney’s Inner West bars to trial lockout laws
Ten venues in Sydneys Inner West have signed up to a voluntary six month lockout law trial.
Bendigo restaurant operators fined $142,000 over staff underpayments
The former operators of a Bendigo restaurant have been fined $142,000 following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Neil Perry launches campaign to save David Blackmores beef farm
Chef Neil Perry has launched an online campaign to save award-winning cattle farmer, David Blackmores farm.
Hugos Lounge Kings Cross enters voluntary administration
Once one of Sydneys most vibrant inner city hotspots, Hugos Lounge Kings Cross will be closing its doors for good after being…