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Stick to paying young people minimum wage to avoid legal action

waitress servingHospitality businesses which take on young people over the summer may face legal action if they pay them more than the national minimum wage, lawyers have warned.
Posted: 24 August 2007 | 07:00

Industry must develop a clear strategy on diversity

Chris SheppardsonChris Sheppardson, managing director of recruitment and HR consultancy Chess Executive, calls on the hospitality industry to develop a clear strategy on diversity
Posted: 23 August 2007 | 00:00

Hilton appoints director of resourcing for Europe and other international hotel news

worldwide briefingEssential news from around the world, including: Starwood to launch Four Points by Sheraton in Tibet and two properties in China; Middle East hotel sector continues to grow; IHG rebrands Holiday Inn Select in Peru as Crowne Plaza
Posted: 20 August 2007 | 15:59

False claims on a CV

If an employee lies about his qualifications or employment history on a CV, can you sack him without repercussions? Solicitor Sara Khoja explains
Posted: 16 August 2007 | 00:00

Le Manoir investors eye up Orient-Express Hotels group - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Almost half of hospital kitchens are breaking food safety laws; Eton hotels sold to Middle East hotel group; Domino’s Pizza accused of exploiting migrant workers and more...
Posted: 13 August 2007 | 11:30

Scottish & Newcastle workers vote to strike over pay

Scottish & Newcastle logoPubs in the south-east of England could face beer supply problems after workers at Scottish & Newcastle's brewery in Reading voted for strike action in a dispute over pay.
Posted: 08 August 2007 | 12:35

Staff who lose work due to floods can claim redundancy pay, businesses warned

floods in StratfordFlood hit hotel and restaurant businesses which have cut staff working hours or temporarily laid off workers have been warned that employees can claim full redundancy payments after just four weeks.
Posted: 07 August 2007 | 10:59

New York restaurant Nobu faces legal battle

waitress servingManhattan restaurant chain Nobu is being sued in a dispute over wages with two former employees in the latest of a series of legal battles involving high-profile restaurants in New York.
Posted: 06 August 2007 | 12:00

Welcome Break sale shelved - for more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Senior managers sue Burger King for £245,000; “Plastic after 9pm” proposal will hit Scottish tourism; Trump refuses to relocate his £1b Scottish golf resort
Posted: 06 August 2007 | 10:23

Top US chef settles discrimination lawsuit against him

Acclaimed US chef Daniel Boulud has agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought against him by Latino and Asian workers at his flagship restaurant Daniel in New York.
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 10:28

Third of businesses unaware of their rights when dealing with customer complaints

bar man serving customerAlmost one third of hospitality operators are in the dark about their rights when it comes to dealing with awkward customers, a survey suggests.
Posted: 01 August 2007 | 10:26

Former Burger King employees head to the High Court for compensation

Burger KingFour long serving staff made redundant by fast food chain Burger King have mounted a David and Goliath High Court fight for massive compensation from their ex-employer.
Posted: 28 July 2007 | 07:00

Union calls on Domino’s boss to intervene in foreign worker sacking row

Domino's PizzaUnion leaders have called on Domino’s Pizza boss Stephen Hemsley to intervene over the sacking of 12 Hungarian workers at its Derby branch.
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 16:30

Whole catering industry needs image makeover

Will the furore surrounding Gordon Ramsay affect the whole sector? If so, how can it rehabilitate its image as an employer of choice? Chris Druce reports
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 00:00

Sodexho to bring recruitment back in-house

Contract catering giant Sodexho is bringing its staff recruitment back in-house after a three-year outsourcing deal failed to work out.
Posted: 18 July 2007 | 14:58

Muslim worker at Gordon Ramsay's Chelsea restaurant claims racist abuse

Gordon Ramsay's, ChelseaGordon Ramsay is facing claims that a Muslim worker at his eponymous restaurant in Chelsea was the victim of racist abuse by staff.
Posted: 16 July 2007 | 10:24

Marriott manager found not guilty of theft after dramatic late CCTV evidence

Hollins Hall Hotel in BaildonA night manager at a Marriott hotel in Yorkshire has walked free from a court after the judge ordered the jury to bring in a not guilty verdict in a theft case.
Posted: 13 July 2007 | 12:50

Weight in the workplace

Obesity is coming to be viewed as a disability, particularly when a medical problem is involved. Solicitor Nathan Thomas looks at companies' obligations
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 00:00

JD Wetherspoon takes five meat dishes off menu

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has taken five meat dishes off its menu in pubs in Wales following an investigation by Trading Standards Officers (TSO).
Posted: 26 June 2007 | 12:42

Ginger waitress wins payout after abuse and unfair dismissal

A Plymouth waitress who was taunted at work over her red hair has been awarded more than £17,500 in compensation.
Posted: 26 June 2007 | 11:52

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