Payroll & Employment

JOBKEEPER RESCUE BILL PASSED AND CLARIFIED

Posted on April 8th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The Federal Government’s new $130 billion wage subsidy scheme passed through parliament today, bringing much-needed clarity for hundreds of thousands of businesses and their employees. The JobKeeper laws are characterised by a $1,500 per fortnight payment to employers, to be

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The hospitality Award system is outdated and penalises workers and employers and urgently needs an overhaul, according to leading pub groups and industry consultants.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

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

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

FAIR WORK COMMISSION DELIVERS ANOTHER WAGE RISE

Posted on June 1st, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Fair Work Commission has delivered its mandated annual review of national minimum and award wages, which govern pay for nearly 23 per cent of all employees. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, the FWC is required to appoint an

CASUAL AWARDED 15 YEARS’ ANNUAL LEAVE IN COURT DECISION

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
A recent Federal Circuit Court decision awarding a casual employee 15 years’ annual leave plus severance serves as a warning to employers engaging casual and part-time workers. A dismissed worker took action against a small construction company after being let