Arrivals and departures: the importance of managing a transient workforce
Ask any foodservice operator what the biggest costs in their business are, and undoubtedly staffing will be one of the first gripes…
33 Cairns workers back-paid $10k
Following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman, 33 Cairns hospitality workers have been back-paid more than $10,000.
Updates from the workplace relations inquiry
While the final recommendations are still being established, the initial findings of the Productivity Commissions workplace relations inquiry are, in general, quite…
Sydney caf to face court over underpayment of 457 visa holder
The former owner of Wild Sage Caf in Cammeray will face court after allegedly underpaying a 457 visa holder working as a…
Businesses encouraged to embrace SuperStream before deadline
Large and medium employers are being reminded to ensure theyre SuperStream compliant before the end of October.
Just how fair is the Fair Work Act?
The process for settling workplace relations disputes needs to be addressed so business operators don't have to bear the costs of baseless…
FactCheck Q&A: are a lot of cafes and restaurants closing because of Sunday penalty rates?
Anecdotal evidence from some businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors supports claims that theyre not opening on Sundays because of penalty…
Part-time or casual? Be clear on the difference [case study]
While it might seem obvious to you, your staff need to be well aware of the contractual terms of their employment, writes…
Four keys to effective employee scheduling
A well-considered workforce scheduling strategy can help to improve employee satisfaction engagement, and ultimately retention.
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…