Can I get JobMaker for my business?
JOBMAKER is replacing JOBKEEPER As JobKeeper winds down, the new program of JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is ramping up. It’s for a long date range [...]
Business tips & Industry Changes – coronavirus (COVID-19)
We've all been impacted by the global economical fallout of coronavirus. I can't promise your business will survive but this moment in time will pass [...]
How to Calculate Public Holiday Wages for Restaurants & Cafes
We will show you how to find the correct award for restaurant, cafe, hospitality employees and calculate wages when public holidays occur. Calculating hospitality wages [...]
Can I deduct money from employees’ wages?
Sometimes employees owe employers money at the end of their employment. (That was a tricky sentence!) This occurs for various reasons. For example: repayment for [...]
Fair Work Information Statement [Updated: January 2020]
Did you know that every new employee in Australia must be given a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement 2019 (FWIS)? Regardless of their [...]
Hospitality Award changes
What are Modern Awards and why do reviews matter? Modern Awards are in place to ensure employers and employees are following the legal requirements and [...]
Are payslips compulsory?
Are payslips a legal requirement? Yes, payslips are mandatory under Fair Work. All employees must be issued with a payslip at every pay event, regardless [...]
How to Set Up Single Touch Payroll
What is STP (Single Touch Payroll)? Set up Single Touch Payroll now! From 1 July 2019 all businesses will need to be electronically connected to [...]
NEW Fair Work Ruling: Casual Workers to Permanent
Casual workers who have worked regular hours for at least 12 months may now ask their employer for permanent positions, according to a new ruling [...]
Family & Domestic Violence Leave: FAQ For Food Business Owners
A recent Fair Work Commission decision entitles most employees to 5 days of unpaid leave to address issues with family and domestic violence. All industry [...]
8 Actionable Steps To Employee Theft Prevention In Your Restaurant Or Cafe
Employee theft could cost your food business thousands — if not millions — of dollars every year. It comes in many forms, from skimming $5 [...]
Tips To Find The Correct Payroll Award For Restaurant Employees
Last updated: July 2019 Running a payroll for a busy restaurant, cafe or takeaway can be daunting for a new business owner. There’s a lot [...]
Superannuation – Last Chance to Pay Your Restaurant Employee’s SGC
Don't get left on the grill because it's about to get hotter for employers. WHAT IS EMPLOYEE SUPERANNUATION? When certain conditions are met, a [...]
Single Touch Payroll Is Coming To A Restaurant Near You
SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL IS COMING TO A RESTAURANT NEAR YOU Look out for Single Touch Payroll. Over time, hospitality employees have been paid in many [...]
Opening Your Restaurant For Christmas Day?
If you're considering opening for Christmas Day, you may have to convince your customers that your restaurant will be a much better option than lunch [...]