Either way, cut workers’ pay: Employers’ shifting case against penalty rates
The Retail Council may be correct that people want to work weekends given the options that they have, but on its own…
Sunday trading to be extended for WA pubs and bars
The West Australian government has introduced legislation allowing pubs, taverns and small bars to trade until midnight on a Sunday.
Urban Purveyor Group launches wine scholarship program
The Urban Purveyor Group, which operates venues including the Bavarian Bier Cafes, Lowenbrau Keller and The Argyle, has launched the Mike Spithill…
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…
Applications open for AHA Hospitality Scholarship
This week, applications will open for the AHA NSW Hospitality Scholarship, with men and women from regional NSW invited to apply.
Dimmi and MyGuestlist announce partnership [video]
Restaurant reservation platform, Dimmi, and marketing service, MyGuestlist, have partnered up to help foodservice operators convert first-time visitors into loyal patrons.
Business student develops digital cloakroom
Cloakr allows venues to automate the cloaking process while also capturing data about customers demographics and patronage habits.
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.
New Labour Agreement to ease staff shortages: R&CA
The development of the Restaurant (Fine Dining) Industry Labour Agreement will help to address chronic labour shortages gripping the hospitality sector, says…