Hestons lawyers demand bistro name change
Heston Blumentals lawyers are once again working to protect The Fat Duck trademark, contacting the operator of a Berkshire bistro that goes…
Waitress allegedly fired by text after asking for minimum wage
The operators of an island resort restaurant in Queensland are facing court for allegedly underpaying a staff member then terminating her employment…
Defending defamation: how these reviews would stack up in court
Two scathing restaurant reviews were published this past weekend, causing one venue to call the lawyers and the other to hit back…
Is your business susceptible to fraud? : Three warning signs
Without even realising it, you could be setting yourself up to be a victim of fraud. Ken Burgin explains just how easy…
Cairns restaurant accused of underpaying overseas worker $33k
The operator of Mature Yago restaurant at The Pier precinct in Cairns is facing court for allegedly short-changing an overseas worker more…
Restaurant and takeaway staff underpaid more than $23,000
A Robina restaurant and a Carrara takeaway food outlet have been ordered to backpay a dozen employees more than $23,000, following audits…
Fast food worker backpaid $15,000
A fast food worker in Newcastle has been backpaid $15,000 after seeking assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Whyalla hospitality staff underpaid almost $8,000
Casual cooks, kitchen hands, grounds people, cleaners and food and beverage attendants at a hospitality business in Whyalla have been underpaid almost…
Hospitality staff in Mornington Peninsula backpaid $22k
Two hospitality workers in Victorias Mornington Peninsula have been backpaid $22,000 following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
New England Hotel convicted of liquor licence breaches
The licensee of the New England Hotel in the NSW city of Armidale has been convicted of serving alcohol to an intoxicated…