Legislation
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From October, temporary staff hired through agencies will gain more rights. Solicitor Jonathan Bruck shows how this might affect your business
Posted: 04 March 2011 | 10:43
Nearly one in five restaurants, pubs and hotels in England and Wales which sell "local" food are making the claim falsely. That's the finding from...
Posted: 28 February 2011 | 14:58
Employers that have staff who are union members may have certain legal obligations. Legal expert Laura Kearsley explains what these are
Posted: 24 February 2011 | 10:47
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: KFC to launch griddled Brazer as part of health moves, InterContinental plans Chinese-branded chain and more
Posted: 21 February 2011 | 11:02
If you're tempted to breach minimum wage legislation, beware - you could now be named and shamed. Legal expert Nicola McMahon explains.
Posted: 18 February 2011 | 15:20
A homosexual waiter who worked at the Michelin-starred Yauatcha in London has been awarded more than £20,000 after he sued the restaurant for sexual harassment and constructive dismissal.
Posted: 15 February 2011 | 12:40
Anti-discrimination legislation applies not just to employees but also to job applicants, so care must be taken during the interview process not to ask inappropriate questions. Solicitor Emilie Bennetts explains
Posted: 10 February 2011 | 14:53
If you or your staff behave in a manner towards customers that could be considered discriminatory, you are at risk of a claim. Rudy Capildeo explains
Posted: 10 February 2011 | 12:28
The new Bribery Act 2010 is due to come into force shortly and carries with it sanctions of imprisonment and unlimited fines. Katee Dias explains
Posted: 09 February 2011 | 15:01
Would you sign up to a voluntary menu labelling scheme and should operators be tasked with taking responsibility for the health of the nation? According to a recent study, consumers are looking to restaurants, pubs and caterers to provide more information on the food they are eating when out of the home...
Posted: 04 February 2011 | 12:48
How do you go about valuing a business so that you can retire? Robert Holland of James Cowper, accountants and business advisors, explains
Posted: 26 January 2011 | 14:45
The Government is to scrap regulations banning the sale of small measures of beer and wine as well as different unwrapped bread sizes, it has confirmed. Existing laws limit licensed premises to selling alcoholic drinks in certain measures, while bakers may produce loaves of unpackaged bread in set sizes only.
Posted: 04 January 2011 | 11:07
The Government is to review a legal loophole which allows breweries and pub companies to sell off pubs and prevent them from being reopened by a rival operator.
Posted: 31 December 2010 | 13:01
With the Christmas season approaching it's important to know that you have the staff in place to keep your business going over the key holiday dates. Solicitor Sarah Gudgin explains the legal requirements
Posted: 15 December 2010 | 15:12
Thinking of converting a country house into a hotel? Chris Green goes into the steps needed to prepare a planning application and smooth its approval
Posted: 10 December 2010 | 16:59
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has attacked the Government for failing to include a commitment to a ban on the sale of alcohol below cost price as part of the upcoming Police Reform and Social Responsibility.
Posted: 01 December 2010 | 15:12
If you want to make extra payments into your pension, there is new legislation in the pipeline that will affect how much tax you end up paying. Tax expert Chris Lee looks at the different options available
Posted: 26 November 2010 | 12:08
The Additional Paternity Leave Regulations were implemented in April, entitling fathers to take additional paternity leave in respect of children born after 3 April 2011. Solicitor Rebecca Strevens explains
Posted: 17 November 2010 | 16:43
The new Equality Act has introduced new protection for breastfeeding mothers and hospitality businesses must be aware of their legal duty if a customer complains about breastfeeding. Laura Kearsley explains
Posted: 12 November 2010 | 14:58
One of the largest shake-ups of licensing legislation is being pushed through at record pace by the Government. Solicitor Graeme Cushion explains the effect any new bill might have on licensing applications.
Posted: 05 November 2010 | 17:11
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