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 meansfood is actually being eaten or is available for purchase and to be eaten in the area. […]
CONTINUE READINGThe new 2017 wage rates for the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (HIGA) which are applicable from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2017 can be downloaded here. These published rates are in accordance with the determination of the Fair Work Commission of 21 June 2017 and these new wage rates incorporate […]
CONTINUE READINGMembers 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 […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 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 […]
CONTINUE READINGTo 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 […]
CONTINUE READINGAHA (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 READINGTabcorp launches Diploma of Management with special rates for AHA (Vic) members. Download the course details here.
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 […]
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