Fair Work urges employers to check pay rates ahead of Christmas season
The Fair Work Ombudsman is encouraging both employers and employees to check the pay rates and entitlements that apply over the Christmas…
4 things restaurant operators can expect from 2016
The Fink Group's John Fink has a guess at what will be having the greatest impact on the foodservice sector over the…
Weak dollar drives jobs growth for hospitality sector
According to data from Seek, an increase in travellers heading to Australia has resulted in an 11 percent increase in the number…
Melbourne fast food venues caught out for underpaying staff
Two separate fast food venues in Melbourne have been found to have underpaid foreign workers in excess of $40,000.
Malaysian worker hired under a 187 visa underpaid over $45,000: Fair Work
A Malaysian worker that was brought over to regional Queensland to work as a restaurant manager was underpaid over $45,000 and employed…
The Merivale effect: an insight into Sydney’s hospitality empire
With a seemingly endless supply of inspired concepts, Merivale is dominating Sydneys hospitality scene. Danielle Bowling recently caught up with the man…
The culture of the kitchen is changing, and for good reason
In an industry where recruitment and retention has never been more challenging, employers need to do what they can to keep their…
Western Sydney targeted by Fair Work
Cafes, restaurants and other businesses will be randomly audited by the Fair Work Ombudsman as part of a new campaign to ensure…
THCC relaunches website, announces new initiative to address skills shortage
The Tourism & Hospitality Careers Council has relaunched its Discover Your Career website in a move to facilitate job growth in the…
Fair Work conducts spot checks in Canberra and Queanbeyan
As part of a new campaign aimed at ensuring employers are paying staff their correct entitlements, the Fair Work Ombudsman is auditing…