The new minimum wage and hourly rate comes into effect in two weeks, and an increase twice the rate of inflation still sees the usual pundits not satisfied. From 1 July the minimum wage will rise 41c an hour to $17.70, or $15.80 per week to $672.70, representing a gain of 2.4 per cent. Inflation […]
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The North Queensland Cowboys’ Dream Believe Achieve hospitality program wrapped up today, with graduates trained and assisted into jobs in bars and pubs. On 5 April the Cowboys’ initiative kicked off, aiming to help 20 unemployed indigenous Australians to achieve their dreams of jobs in hospitality. Dream Believe Achieve provided intensive education by professional trainers
Some of the largest hotel brands in Australia have avoided court action over underpaying cleaning staff. Four and Five-star hotels Starwood (owner of Sheraton brand), Accor and Oaks Hotels were investigated following more than 7,600 calls from cleaners claiming to be underpaid. The hotels had engaged contractors, who had in turn sub-contracted the work to
The hospitality industry has welcomed today’s announcement by Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck that Government would review plans for the upcoming ‘backpacker tax’ on visa workers. Citing that “legitimate concerns” have been raised, Senator Colbeck revealed Prime Minister Turnbull tasked him with a solution to potentially include in the upcoming May budget, after consultation with relevant
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The Productivity Commission’s enquiry into Workplace Relations is complete, with big wins for the hospitality industry now in the hands of Federal Government. The enquiry was commissioned by the former Treasurer, and sought to assess the performance of the Workplace Relations framework, focusing on “key social and economic indicators” for Australia and its people. The
The AHA and industry bodies have largely embraced the Productivity Commission’s draft report recommending overhaul of penalty rates in hospitality and retail, and a restructured Fair Work Commission. Speaking with PubTIC, AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson was pleased with the Productivity Commissions (PC) findings and acknowledgement of a system in need of repair, not replacement.
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The OECD’s latest outlook on employment calls for review of minimum wages and government measures to address systemic unemployment and those stuck at the bottom of the jobs ladder. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) mission is to “promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world”.
Samantha Mondon is director of A.I.M Professional Business Support Services. She spoke with PubTIC about the current employment climate – in particular, the ups and downs of overseas workers. We know how important it is to maintain the smooth running of your business – and – we understand when an overly keen backpacker or
The Fair Work Commission has effectively split the difference amid conflicting opinions on business’ ability to afford higher minimum wages. While the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) pushed for a $27 a week increase, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) wanted the wage increase limited to $5.70. The Fair Work Commission (FWC)
As businesses around the country lick the wounds inflicted on P&L by the Easter weekend, the debate around penalty rates continues to brand employers the ‘bad guys’. In terms of public opinion, the problem would largely appear to stem from the misconception that hospitality and retail businesses enjoy huge profit margins. Member surveys by the
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