AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson says ‘bring it on’ to the trade union challenging the Fair Work Commission’s review of penalty rates and the hospitality award. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced its findings in February after more than a year’s consideration. In view of Australia’s increasing reliance on tourism and competition in hospitality, in […]
A social media “melt-down” by an Ontario publican puts perspective to employment priority differences between Australia and close cultural neighbours. Last week, Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, announced major changes to pay regulations for the lowest-paid workers in the country that even she crouched as the “largest increase” in the Canadian territory’s history. The change
Contributor – Luke Butler Working in hospitality recruitment, I’ve come to know a diverse range of professionals across many sectors, from on-premise and accommodation to QSR, Club, and contract catering. One of the first questions I ask candidates is: What are you looking for in your next role? The surprising thing is the consistency
A prominent Sydney tabloid has attacked the Laundy group, particularly elected MP Craig Laundy, over a supposed conflict between long-defunct employee agreements and cuts to penalty rates. The Daily Telegraph claims Craig Laundy, elected to the western Sydney seat of Reid in 2013, had workplace agreements at two of the family’s hotels “thrown out because
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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 place for nearly a century, through dramatic changes to the workforce and social expectations. The
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 of change across the industry. I now find myself recruiting talent for the industry I’ve worked in for the better part
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 industries for today’s workers, many of whom seek flexibility and opportunity for advancement in customer-focused
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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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 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
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