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Bulletin 15: Annual Reconciliation of Employee Entitlements

Bulletin 15: Annual Reconciliation of Employee Entitlements

When 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 […]

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Bulletin 14: Outcome of negotiations with DC Payments

Bulletin 14: Outcome of negotiations with DC Payments

Dear 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 […]

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Bulletin 13: Queens Birthday Public Holiday 2017

Bulletin 13: Queens Birthday Public Holiday 2017

Members 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 […]

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Bulletin 12: Smoke-free outdoor dining reforms

Bulletin 12: Smoke-free outdoor dining reforms

From 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 […]

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Bulletin 11: 457 Visa Changes

Bulletin 11: 457 Visa Changes

On 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 […]

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Bulletin 10: Daylight Savings Reminder – 2 April

Bulletin 10: Daylight Savings Reminder – 2 April

At 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 […]

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Bulletin 9: Easter and ANZAC Day Public Holidays 2017

Bulletin 9: Easter and ANZAC Day Public Holidays 2017

Members 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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Bulletin 8: AML/CTF Compliance Reports

Bulletin 8: AML/CTF Compliance Reports

AUSTRAC 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 […]

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