CATERER EATS OUT
Legislation
Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21... Previous | Next Hygiene trainingAnyone running a catering business has a legal obligation to train their staff in the basics of food hygiene. This obligation is detailed in the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.
Temperature controlFood which is susceptible to the bacteria, toxins and viruses that can cause food poisoning needs to be stored at the correct temperature.
Accident reportingEmployers in the hotel and catering industry have a duty to report and record certain details regarding accidents. Chemical safety
Fire preventionThe obligations of employers in respect of fire prevention are laid down in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
First aid
Gas and electricity
Preventing accidentsHealth and Safety Commission statistics reveal that the most common types of accidents in the catering industry are:
Risk assessmentRisk assessment is a fundamental part of an organisation's health and safety management system.
Licensing ActThe Licensing Act 2003 received the Royal Assent in July 2003. After much delay it will become fully implemented on "the second appointed day". Employing overseas workersCan I employ workers from overseas?
Whether or not a worker from overseas can be employed depends on the nationality of the worker.
Racial discriminationRacial discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favourably on grounds of their colour, race, nationality or national or ethnic origin. SicknessUnder employment law, an employee is not entitled to be paid unless he or she is ready and willing to work, and there is no general implied right to contractual sick pay. Scottish family face eviction by Qatar princeA couple who run an exclusive country house hotel in Perthshire are facing eviction by the ruling family of the Gulf State of Qatar. Advice zoneThe introduction of the new licensing regime, as laid out in the Licensing Act 2003, is not just an issue for publicans, and has far-reaching consequences for restaurateurs, among others.
TranssexualsPam Loch, an assistant solicitor at law firm Fladgate Fielder, examines the legal position regarding transsexuals and the impact of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 Jowell paves the way for new tourism legislationSecretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Tessa Jowell today branded tourism legislation out of date and a hindrance to development. Hospitality hits out at Government's decision to raise licensing feesThe hospitality industry has reacted with dismay and disappointment to the Government's last-minute hike in licensing fees and the introduction of Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs), part of its latest proposals to combat binge-drinking. Government policy changes slow down licence applications
Police lukewarm over drink disorder zonesCriticism of the controversial Alcohol Disorder Zone (ADZ) scheme is intensifying as the consultation period approaches its conclusion later this month. Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21... Previous | Next |
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