AHA (Vic) members are advised that the Annual Wage Review for 2017 was announced today with a minimum wage increase of $22.20 per week (0.59cents per hour). Fair Work Commission announced the 3.3% increase to the minimum weekly wage, bringing it up to $694.90 a week ($18.29 per hour), which is the Introductory rate in […]
CONTINUE READINGDear Members, It’s timely to update members on our recent representation to the ACCC and high level negotiations with DC Payments in order to protect and promote the interests of members. Negotiations Following lengthy discussions, the AHA is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with ATM supplier DC Payments (now part of […]
CONTINUE READINGWhen an employee leaves their employment, there are numerous occasions when a dispute arises over an employees entitlements and their final termination payment. An employee may contact the Fair Work Ombudsman, allege that they have not been paid their full entitlements upon termination and cause a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation and possible audit. As part […]
CONTINUE READINGMembers who employ staff under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (HIGA 2010) are reminded of the forthcoming public holiday and arrangements under that award. The forthcoming award public holiday is: Queens Birthday Monday 12th June 2017 Please note that the forthcoming reduction in public holiday penalty rates is applicable from 1 […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Grand Hotel Warrandyte today launched a specialised menu for families with rare Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM), such as PKU (phenylketonuria), to mark PKU Awareness Month. Eating out for those with an IEM is often a challenge, due to the inability of those with an IEM to process protein. The new IEM specialised menu […]
CONTINUE READINGFrom 1st August 2017, under the Tobacco Act 1987, smoking will be banned from outdoor dining areas. What is an outdoor dining area? This is an outdoor area that you permit to be used for the consumption of food. This means food is actually being eaten or is available for purchase and to be eaten in the […]
CONTINUE READINGOn April 18, 2017 the Commonwealth Government announced it would be replacing the 457 visa programme with a new Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa. The TSS will support businesses in addressing genuine skills shortages, while containing a number of safeguards to prioritise Australian workers. AHA (Vic) has been advised that hotels will not be unduly […]
CONTINUE READINGAt the end of the daylight saving period 3 am Sunday 2 April 2017, move your clocks backward one hour. The Liquor Licensing rule is: Adjust the clock per the above, then Look at your liquor licence to determine and comply with trading hours. Payment of wages: What does an employer pay a night worker […]
CONTINUE READINGAUSTRAC is inviting businesses to submit their annual compliance report. The anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulator is calling on businesses to lodge their 2016 compliance report through AUSTRAC Online as soon as possible. The annual compliance report is a self-assessment of your business’ AML/CTF compliance during the 2016 calendar year, which is by […]
CONTINUE READINGMembers who employ staff under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (HIGA 2010) are reminded of the forthcoming public holiday and arrangements under that award. The forthcoming award public holidays are: Good Friday Friday 14th April 2017 Easter Saturday Saturday 15th April 2017 Easter Sunday Sunday 16th April 2017 Easter Monday Monday 17th April 2017 ANZAC Day Tuesday 25th April […]
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