In early 2011, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in conjunction with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) commenced a national education campaign on changes to the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010.

The campaign has been funded by the Australian Government through the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Shared Industry Assistance Projects (SIAP) Grant Program, which aims to better inform employers (particularly small to medium businesses) about changes to modern awards applicable to their industry sector. Following a competitive selection process, AHA was one of 15 successful organisations selected to deliver the education campaign in conjunction with the FWO.

As part of its involvement in the SIAP program, the AHA is pleased to offer employers in the hotel industry the information below on the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010, the instrument which sets employment conditions in the industry.

FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS

Your award:

*Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010
*National Employment Standards

Understanding the award:

*Online Seminar – Applying HIGA
*AHA HIGA Intepretation Guide
*Transitional Arrangements – WA
*Transitional Arrangements – SA

Compliance information:

*FairWork Information Statement as at 1 July 2010
*Employer obligations in relation to employee records and pay slips

Links for additional information:

*Fair Work Ombudsman – Award Finder
*Fair Work Ombudsman – Pay & Conditions Guides
*Fair Work Ombudsman – National Employment Standards Fact Sheets

Enquiries in relation to the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 and the SIAP program should be directed to:

• Email enquiries to admin@aha.org.au
• Fax to John Sweetman, AHA Fair Work Liaison Officer for SIAP on 03 9654 1724
• Visit www.fairwork.gov.au