Hoyts Cinemas

Australia

Hoyts Cinemas is a leading cinema chain operating in Australia and New Zealand, offering a wide range of movie screenings and entertainment experiences across modern theatres.

CCI Score

-30.64

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Hoyts Cinemas Labor Rights Violation

A former employee reported that Hoyts Cinemas prohibits union membership in their contracts, highlighting suppression of labor rights and a negative impact on workers' ability to organize.

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TOADIE

Hoyts Cinemas is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

DEC

31

2022

Hoyts Cinemas Labor Rights Violation
-63.56

A former employee reported that Hoyts Cinemas prohibits union membership in their contracts, highlighting suppression of labor rights and a negative impact on workers' ability to organize.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 23

A Reddit post by a former employee reveals that Hoyts Cinemas enforces a contract clause that prevents employees from joining a union. This policy undermines workers' rights and signals a disregard for fair labor practices, contributing to a corporate culture that may facilitate authoritarian management practices and suppress independent labor organization.

I used to work at Hoyts Cinemas. AMA! : r/melbourne - Reddit
JUL

26

2018

Hoyts workers face month-long lockout
-30.59

Hoyts Cinemas threatened to lock out its workers for an entire month in response to even minimal strike actions, reflecting a broader pattern of exploitative labor practices and a disregard for worker rights. The action demonstrates corporate indifference towards fair labor practices and echoes authoritarian management approaches that undermine union influence.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 23

Hoyts Cinemas' decision to impose a month-long lockout, even for partial strike actions, is a severe infringement on workers' rights and undermines the ability of unions to negotiate fair conditions. This draconian approach not only exploits workers but also mirrors tactics commonly used by authoritarian regimes to suppress dissent and maintain control. The management's willingness to use harsh lockout measures, coupled with broader corporate misconduct, indicates a pattern of prioritizing profits over ethical labor practices.

Hoyts workers face month-long lockout
MAR

22

1994

Hoyts Settles with Union Agreement
2.23

Hoyts Cinemas has resolved a bitter six‐year dispute with its union that resulted in an agreement to raise base wages for 800 employees at its cinema complexes by up to 20%, while simultaneously eliminating evening and weekend penalty rates. This settlement marks a notable shift in labor relations for the company.
+50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 23

The settlement with the union, which ended a prolonged dispute over wages and working conditions, represents a positive adjustment in labor relations at Hoyts Cinemas. The wage increase for 800 employees supports fair labor practices and enhances workers' rights, aligning with anti-authoritarian principles. However, the removal of evening and weekend penalty rates might reduce extra compensation for non-standard work hours, which tempers the overall positive impact.

HOYTS SETTLES WITH UNION - Financial Review