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 of how much time has been worked. It is compulsory for business owners to issue payslips within 1 working day of paying employees. Fair Work inspectors can give employers a fine, [...]
Stocktake is an exciting activity for restaurant and cafe owners - said no one ever. Inventory management can be a daunting task but it has to be done. Even if it’s not on your list of favourite things to do, it has to be done right. Proper inventory affects a restaurant’s ability to serve high-quality and [...]
It’s a controversial topic every time a public holiday rolls around. Should cafes and restaurants charge a holiday surcharge? Many customers think not and complaints are often levelled at businesses who implement a public holiday surcharge. However, charging a surcharge on Sundays and public holidays is common practice in the food industry. Owners point out that [...]
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 and occupation awards now include a new clause about family and domestic violence leave, which takes effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2018. What is [...]
