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Bulletin 20: Industrial related changes from 1 July 2017

Bulletin 20: Industrial related changes from 1 July 2017

Members are advised of changes effective from 1 July 2017: Annual Wage Review  The 3.3% wage increase is effective from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2017 and the updated wage schedules for the Hospitality Industry (General)A ward 2010 have been communicated to members and can be found in the members section […]

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Bulletin 17: Penalty rates – Transitional provisions

Bulletin 17: Penalty rates – Transitional provisions

The AHA and TAA National office response to the recent Fair Work Commission announcement on transitional provisions for penalty rates is available here. A summary of the penalty rates transitional decision is as follows: The full reduction in public holiday penalty rate commences on 1 July 2017 (225% for permanent (full time and part time) employees […]

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Bulletin 18: VCGLR late night liquor licence review project

Bulletin 18: VCGLR late night liquor licence review project

To all AHA (Vic) and TAA (Vic) members, In February this year, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) contacted approximately 900 liquor licensees seeking information regarding business activities being provided at respective premises. This process involved various venues completing a questionnaire, providing specific details of business operations such as live music and […]

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Bulletin 16: 2017 National Wage Rate Review

Bulletin 16: 2017 National Wage Rate Review

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 […]

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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 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 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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