by Hannah Gibson | Jul 7, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, Industries, Legal, Retail
Employers within the Retail and Pharmacy industries should be aware of the following penalty rate changes that came into effect from 1 July 2020. The changes outlined below are the fourth round of penalty rate reductions that have been phased in as part of the Modern... 
by Mitchell Wheatley | Jul 1, 2020 | Legal, Mining & Construction, NEWS, Workplace
The Federal Court decision handed down on 21 May 2020, of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 received a huge amount of – somewhat misleading – publicity regarding casual entitlements. Despite many commentators discussing the case under headlines... 
by Rhiannon Cosgrove | Jun 4, 2020 | Fast Food, Legal, Workplace
Amendments to the Fast Food Award The Fair Work Commission recently announced temporary changes to the Fast Food Industry Award 2010 to allow for more flexibility for employers during COVID-19. The changes include new provisions for part-time employees and annual... 
by Rhiannon Cosgrove | Apr 7, 2020 | Cafe & Restaurant, Coronavirus, Fair Work Compliance, Workplace
Relief for Restaurants & Cafes during COVID-19 The Fair Work Commission has announced further amendments with Restaurant Industry Award flexibility arrangements set to come into effect from 31 March 2020 and the provisions will be in operation until 30 June 2020.... 
by Jules Pedrosa | Feb 21, 2020 | Cafe & Restaurant, Hospitality, Migration
Yes, Chef! I have always been fascinated by restaurants and the machinations within dining establishments. My interest piqued several years ago when I watched the film Burnt1 featuring Bradley Cooper (as Head Chef Adam Jones) and Sienna Miller (as Helene Sweeney, one... 
by Simon Obee | Feb 5, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, Hospitality
The Fair Work Commission has made changes to the Restaurant Industry General Award 2010 and Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 to come into effect on the first pay period on or after 23 January 2020. The Fair Work Ombudsman has provided the following details of... 