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MERIVALE IN KANGAROO COURT OVER PAY CLAIM

Posted on March 9th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
In the wake of a succession of underpayment scandals in hospitality, Justin Hemmes’ Merivale group continues to be targeted in a trial-by-media class action claiming millions will be owed in backpay. News of the proposed class action by a Canberra-based

YOUR PAY, NO SAY: WHY THE AWARD SYSTEM IS BROKEN

Posted on February 12th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The hospitality Award system is outdated and penalises workers and employers and urgently needs an overhaul, according to leading pub groups and industry consultants. Australia has seen a succession of pay dispute scandals involving hospitality sector businesses, headlined by such

MANTLE GROUP LATEST ROCKED BY WORKER PAYMENT SCANDAL

Posted on December 6th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Mantle Group Hospitality is facing harsh allegations and media scrutiny over “exploitation” of staff courtesy of mis-practise and a 19-year-old zombie workplace agreement. The Courier Mail is championing its own investigation of the Queensland-based hospitality group, asserting the company has

FAIRKITCHENS MAKING MENTAL HEALTH TALK THE NEW NORMAL

Posted on October 14th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Research continues to emerge showing alarming statistics on rates of mental health issues in hospitality – a problem costing Australian businesses and the economy $60 billion annually. In light of findings that suicide took the lives of eight Australians every

LEWIS’ BIG EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND NEW 4.5 STAR HOTEL

Posted on August 16th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Lewis Group has released figures from its youth employment program, representing tens of thousands of hours of work for jobseekers, as it expands The Fiddler to count a brand new 4.5-star high rise hotel. Founded in 1957, Lewis Land Group

TIME RIGHT TO REVIEW ‘TAX ON JOBS’

Posted on June 28th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The hotel industry is calling on government to review payroll tax, citing the negative affect on job creation in one of the country’s leading sectors for employment. Payroll tax rates around the country are determined by the states. Unsurprisingly, Victoria

DEAKIN NOTES BIG INCIDENT REDUCTIONS AT OXFORD AF

Posted on April 12th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Live music mecca the Oxford Art Factory has completed a 12-month trial in association with Deakin University, producing major improvements in patron behaviour and both patron and staff experience. Actively looking to improve overall customer experience, in an area of

IF TRADIES OWNED A PUB

Posted on March 13th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
National training provider Skills Certified Australia produced this comical but anecdotal video for social media forewarning what could happen if tradesmen ran a pub. https://www.facebook.com/FAILElectrical/videos/239299830335759/

MERIVALE ATTACKS CHEF CRISIS

Posted on January 30th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale is launching an innovative apprenticeship program for chefs, in direct response to the ongoing industry shortage and changes to the 457 visa laws. The Merivale Apprenticeship School is a first-of-its-kind chef training programme, led by celebrated Australian chef Peter

REDCAPE GRANTING STAFF SHARES IN LISTING

Posted on November 16th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Ahead of its pending listing on the Australian stock exchange, Redcape is issuing shares to employees. High-profile pub operator Redcape Hotel Group (RHG) successfully completed its pre-IPO book-build earlier this month, which saw new and existing investors sign on for