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PENALTY RATE TWEAK MORE POLITICS THAN FAIR WORK

Posted on February 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After more than a year’s deliberation, the Fair Work Commission yesterday announced a mild and largely unpopular reduction to penalty rates for Sundays and public holidays. The rules dictating workers get loadings for working weekends and holidays have been in

GOODNIGHT SYDNEY – OR 7 THINGS WE CAN DO …

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Sam Coffey of 3 Cheers Training is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the educated management of patrons in venues consuming alcohol. In a special article for the Australian pub industry, Coffey offers a staged solution he believes will see

THE GREAT CHEF SHORTAGE

Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
[caption id="attachment_8587" align="alignright" width="193"] Luke Butler[/caption] By Luke Butler – contributor Over the last 18 years in senior operational roles with large multi-faceted hospitality groups, and more recently as a pub owner in Surry Hills, I have seen a lot

ALH’S CROXTON PARK COULD SEE CLAIM FOR PAIN IN THE NECK

Posted on January 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
ALH’s Croxton Park Hotel in Thornbury could see a lawsuit by a former employee, seeking unspecified damages for an injury sustained in March, 2006. The Herald Sun reports that former barmaid Bianca Elizabeth Carlesi is suing the Hotel, claiming she

BEER BOOM PROMPTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO MEET DEMAND

Posted on September 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
As popularity and interest in beer continue to grow, demand has given rise to specialty education to counter the shortage in professionals. The booming beer industry is creating opportunity for both hospitality and staff, specialising in beer much like has

PUB JOB POPULARITY A BLESSING AND CURSE

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Just as it has revolutionised the taxi and accommodation industries, technology is rapidly changing the way and efficiency with which employers and job-seekers meet. Research by tech-based employment service Workible shows hospitality is one of the most sought-after and devoted

COWBOYS HELP YOUNG AUSSIES INTO PUB EMPLOYMENT

Posted on May 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

HOTELS FOUND GUILTY OF UNDERPAYING BY FAIR WORK

Posted on May 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY

Posted on March 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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