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NEW PROGRAM TACKLES SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HOTELS

Posted on June 21st, 2024 by Jane Louise
Better equipping hospitality staff to recognise and respond to sexual harassment, a new bystander intervention program was launched yesterday by the Australian Hotels Association. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2021-2022 around 1.7 million Australian adults, comprised of

RUOK? ADDRESSES HOSPITALITY MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES

Posted on June 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Mental health issues in the hospitality industry have been an ongoing issue for many years, and with recent events ranging from the pandemic to economic changes, it has continued to be a cause for concern. The economic cost for Australian

CHEF SUES ALH OVER FREEZER SLIP AND FALL

Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
A chef of Highfields Tavern is suing Australian Leisure & Hospitality for compensation over a claim he slipped on ice in the freezer and seriously injured his shoulder. Larry Owen McPaul alleges the pub’s owner, ALH Group, failed in its

MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: HEDGING THE INFLATION BET

Posted on June 5th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The Fair Work Commission has announced its decision, and minimum wage and award wages will increase in Australia by 3.75 per cent, from 1 July, Australia’s economic outlook is improving, but challenges remain. After considering a range of factors, the

NEXT LEVEL RCG TRAINING BEGINS

Posted on April 15th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
TAFE has announced it is providing the NSW government’s Advanced Responsible Conduct of Gambling short course, to lift the abilities of professionals in gaming rooms, through knowledge, practical skills and confidence. The government stipulates that the ARCG training reflects the

WORKER HIT ATTEMPTING TO STOP DRUNK DRIVER

Posted on March 27th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Queensland police are investigating an incident outside the Arcadia Village Hotel where a worker was struck by a vehicle, while attempting to stop the intoxicated driver from driving. The incident unfolded around 10pm on Thursday night, with an employee hit

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT AND THE LAW

Posted on March 11th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Australian employment law covers aspects of managing employee behaviour, including disclosure and privacy obligations, and the rights of a business to carry out surveillance. Employment privacy laws in Australia are complex and there are many ways employee privacy can be

FAIR WORK LAWS ‘CLOSING LOOPHOLES’

Posted on February 28th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The Federal Government has announced its amendment to the Fair Work Legislation, known as the ‘Closing Loopholes’ No.2 Bill, heralding significant changes for staff and employers in hospitality. Changes to the legislation passed both Houses in February. They include new

WSET LAUNCHES BEER TRAINING

Posted on February 23rd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The world’s largest provider of drinks education, WSET Global, has announced details of its new Level 1 and Level 2 Awards – in beer. WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), associated with education on wine, spirits and most recently sake,

HOSPITALITY LEADING THE WAY IN FEMALE AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Posted on February 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The global travel and tourism sector is increasingly providing women and young people employment opportunities, according to new research published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Initiated by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and together with the Sustainable