Legislation
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Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has attacked the Scores on the Doors hygiene rating scheme for being overly bureaucratic after his Oxfordshire pub...
Posted: 21 July 2010 | 10:55
Despite the Government's tougher stance on immigration, sometimes the only candidates with the required skill set are not UK nationals. Nicola McMahon describes the precautions to take when employing foreign workers.
Posted: 09 July 2010 | 16:29
The Government's cap on the number of non-EU workers entering the UK could have a dire impact on London's standing as a world leader in gastronomic diversity, industry figures have warned.Home Secretary Theresa May this week announced that the number of skilled migrants...
Posted: 02 July 2010 | 12:04
If you think your staff are being dishonest about sick days, particularly during the World Cup, you will need to manage the situation carefully. Legal expert Matthew Tom advises the best way to deal with short-term absences.
Posted: 01 July 2010 | 14:53
Taking drugs or alcohol at work can be gross misconduct, but if you think your staff are being affected by what they take away from work you need to deal with the situation carefully and fairly. Matthew Tom explains.
Posted: 25 June 2010 | 12:54
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Premier Inn bans vuvuzelas to protect customers sleep; late-night bars to pay the cost of policing drunken disorder; Qatari government interested in Savoy hotel and Grosvenor House and more
Posted: 21 June 2010 | 10:30
Topics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: Cameron appoints Lord Young to review health & safety laws; claimants outnumbering jobs by 5 to 1 in the country as a whole; and threat of spending cuts prompts drop in business confidence.
Posted: 18 June 2010 | 11:01
From adverse weather conditions to natural disasters such as the volcanic ash cloud, when the unexpected happens, and staff can't come to work, it can cause chaos for your business. Legal expert Melissa Paz advises how to plan ahead.
Posted: 17 June 2010 | 11:02
Government plans to reduce the drink-driving limit from 80mg in 100ml of blood to 50mg has met with opposition from pub industry groups. Nick Bish, the chief executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers,...
Posted: 17 June 2010 | 10:42
The hospitality industry must not get complacent about health and safety regulations. Mark Harrington, chief executive at Check Safety First, explains how to increase the quality of your product, reduce the risk of prosecution, and do wonders for the reputation of your establishment.
Posted: 02 June 2010 | 10:33
If you have an employee on long-term sickness absence, they have the right to take their annual leave during that period. Legal expert Kirsty McIntyre explains the impact of a European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision on the matter.
Posted: 02 June 2010 | 10:33
A copyright dispute between an Essex restaurant and London department store Harrods represents a “classic example of a small business not being aware of trademark laws”, according to an industry expert. Mark Kingsley-Williams, co-founder of brand protection company Trade Mark Direct...
Posted: 28 May 2010 | 15:28
When FIFA's football fest kicks off in June employers might take a flexible attitude to staff requests to watch matches but, as Lucy Lillywhite explains, it's wise to have ground rules in place before anyone is tempted to take liberties.
Posted: 27 May 2010 | 16:41
New rules allowing fathers to take up to 26 weeks' extra paternity leave come into force in April 2011. Solicitor Emilie Bennetts explains how companies should prepare themselves to administer the new regime.
Posted: 21 May 2010 | 10:37
As the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme makes energy management a serious board-level issue, Brian Rickerby explains how complying with energy legislation can promote your business and lead to long-term financial benefits.
Posted: 21 May 2010 | 10:37
It is an employer's legal responsibility to ensure their staff are protected from harassment in the workplace, but what steps can you reasonably take to prevent such behaviour? Legal expert Nicola McMahon offers practical advice.
Posted: 07 May 2010 | 16:48
Legislation compelling restaurant operators to pay staff no less than the national minimum wage, before including any tips, came into force last October. The arguments over the way service charges and gratuities are handled are still rumbling on, however, as Tom Vaughan discovers
Posted: 05 May 2010 | 13:55
If you have raised a disciplinary procedure against an employee, they can temporarily suspend the procedure by raising a grievance claim against your company. Legal expert Laura Kearsley explains how to deal with the situation efficiently.
Posted: 30 April 2010 | 14:43
1 Free night-bus passes for all hospitality workers.
2 Overhaul of the country's tourism marketing infrastructure so that it includes London as part of England.
Posted: 29 April 2010 | 14:30
As the General Election campaign reaches its climax, we ask the three main parties what plans they have to help the UK's most important industry - yours
Posted: 29 April 2010 | 12:59
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