The $19.40 per week national wage increase announced today will have a disproportionate impact on the hotel industry, which is more exposed to higher penalty rates for night time and weekend work. Australian Hotels Association CEO Des Crowe said hotels would feel the impact of the increase at night time and on Sundays and public holidays, when employers must pay additional penalty wages.  View media release
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The AHA is seeking an energetic Marketing & Events Executive to drive and support the corporate sponsorship and events functions from its national office in Canberra.   Click here for more information.
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A detailed online seminar explaining the application of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (HIGA) is now available.  Click here to access the seminar and other HIGA assistance materials produced by the AHA with assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman under the Shared Industry Assistance Projects grant scheme.
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The Australian Hotel industry is facing a period of uncertainty regarding access to the major training initiatives announced in the Federal Budget. The Government’s Building Australia’s Future Workforce program includes $3 billion in funding over six years to maximise the productivity of the Australian workforce, yet the AHA fears the hospitality sector could miss out on the benefits.
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As part of a national education program between the Australian Hotels Association and the Fair Work Ombudsman, hospitality employers across Australia are now able to access information to assist in understanding the application of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (the HIGA). Click here to access guidance materials and to register for one of four teleconferences being held by the AHA which will provide an opportunity to understand and clarify any aspect of the HIGA.
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