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Jobs could be lost as Government raises holiday entitlement

Thousands of catering and hospitality businesses could be forced to shed staff following a Government move to increase the statutory minimum for paid holidays.
Posted: 13 April 2006 | 00:00

Pub company JD Wetherspoon’s loses appeal for longer opening hours

binge drinkingJD Wetherspoon’s has lost an appeal to extend its opening hours at a Lloyds No 1 pub in Guildford, Surrey.
Posted: 12 April 2006 | 10:50

Changes to staff transfer laws

New laws governing the transfer of workers between businesses when contracts change hands or companies are taken over come into force today (6 April).
Posted: 06 April 2006 | 16:48

New TUPE regulations explained

Rebecca Emmett, senior associate at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, explains the legal obligations which apply to inherited staff when businesses are transferred
Posted: 06 April 2006 | 00:00

Motorway giants in fight to change 'outdated' laws

Moto roadsideRoadside groups have stepped up their fight to change laws which campaigners say leave motorway service areas "stuck in a time warp".
Posted: 31 March 2006 | 12:24

Scottish pubs say smoking ban was rushed through

Pub operators and associations in Scotland have attacked the introduction of last weekend's smoking ban as rushed and confused.
Posted: 30 March 2006 | 11:22

Stop and search of employees

Catherine Grady, of law firm Dickinson Dees, explains the procedures which must be followed if employees are suspected of stealing stock or property
Posted: 30 March 2006 | 00:00

Smoking ban starts in Scotland

no smoking signRepresentatives of Scotland’s hospitality industry have criticised officials’ handling of the introduction of the country’s smoking ban.
Posted: 27 March 2006 | 11:18

Illegal immigrant workers

Michael Bradshaw of law firm Charles Russell outlines the rigorous checks you must make to find out if your staff have the right to live and work in the UK
Posted: 23 March 2006 | 00:00

Smoking ban boosts food-led pubs in the North of England

Pubs in the North of England have reacted positively to the Government's smoking ban, saying they will replace lost drink sales with a better food offering.
Posted: 23 March 2006 | 00:00

Chef sued... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Chef sued over false endorsement; Luminar faces takeover bid; Secret enforcers to patrol Scottish pubs; Parkdean Holidays agrees takeover; Scottish chef high in suicide levels...
Posted: 20 March 2006 | 10:43

Welsh Assembly denies plans to ban smoking in pubs before 2007

Speculation the Welsh Assembly plans to outlaw smoking in pubs by the end of the year are unfounded, according to officials.
Posted: 17 March 2006 | 17:35

Ethnic restaurant representatives attack new migration scheme

Representatives of the UK's ethnic restaurant sector have attacked a new migration system for non-European Union (EU) workers as unfair.
Posted: 17 March 2006 | 14:15

Age discrimination laws will come into force in six months

Employers in the hospitality sector have been urged to prepare themselves for age discrimination legislation or risk hefty fines and tribunal hearings.
Posted: 16 March 2006 | 16:49

A smoking ban is the answer

I am surprised that the proprietor of "two busy hotels" (Caterer, 9 March, page 22) seems unable to make his own decision on smoking in bedrooms. It seems he would rather hide behind some sort of united industry group or allow the nanny state to make a decision for him.
Posted: 16 March 2006 | 00:00

Jamie Oliver continues quest to improve school meals

dinner ladiesCelebrity chef Jamie Oliver is to call on the Government to establish a 10-15 year plan to improve school meals.
Posted: 14 March 2006 | 16:21

Start date for new fire regulations announced

fire extinguisherNew fire regulations for businesses in England and Wales are to come into force from 1 October, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has said.
Posted: 14 March 2006 | 12:54

Workplace grievance procedure

Anna Humphrey, of law firm Charles Russell, explains the steps an employer has to take in the event of a complaint from a dissatisfied employee
Posted: 09 March 2006 | 00:00

Next move... all about employment law

I'm a student and I'm keen to find out about employment rights and responsibilities as part of my course. Where should I look?
Posted: 09 March 2006 | 00:00

Here's a tip - let's leave things alone

Legislation to change or clarify the situation on gratuities is not the answer, says Chris Bodker
Posted: 09 March 2006 | 00:00

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