Adrian Richardsons restaurant accused of underpaying staff
La Luna Bistro in Carlton North is being accused of underpaying staff members, just a fortnight after restaurateur George Calombaris was in…
Penalty rates decision a mixed bag: R&CA
R&CA CEO, John Hart said he's pleased the Fair Work Commission has acknowledged the differences in hospitality work to traditional sectors, but…
George Calombaris restaurant group inadvertently underpays staff $2.6m
In a statement issued to staff members and also released to the public, Made Establishment stated that 162 of its 430 team…
Minimum wage rise will cost jobs, says R&CA
Restaurant & Catering Australia has urged the Fair Work Commission to exercise restraint in its submission to the 2016-17 Annual Wage Review.
Regional NSW restaurant back-pays staff $22k
The restaurant will back-pay more than $22,000 to 24 workers including teenagers paid as little as $7 per hour following an audit…
Canberra caf operator facing court over pay slip contraventions
The former operator of a Canberra caf is facing court for alleged serious contraventions of record-keeping and pay slip laws.
Explainer: where to from here on penalty rates?
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said the government respects the ruling of the commission, but stressed that it had the power to…
Chef shortages, the 457 visa and the Trump effect
Considering the projected growth for the industry and the chef shortage it's currently experiencing, you would think the government would do its…
Penalty rates cut for hospitality workers
The Fair Work Commission has announced Sunday penalty rates for hospitality, retail and fast food workers.
Cutting Sunday penalty rates to hurt young people most
Research tells us that while a third of Australians rely on regular Sunday shifts as part of their wage, nearly 40 percent…