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Wake-up call - Ensure you pay the minimum wage

National minimum wageIf 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

Wake-up call - How to prepare a planning application and smooth its approval

Country houseThinking 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

Wake-up call: Paternity leave regulations

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

How to plan a themed event

Planning teamA themed event can help drive revenue and boost staff morale. As well as creating good will - customers appreciate the effort that goes into making an evening out a little more special - they can provide your business with valuable publicity.
Posted: 12 November 2010 | 15:00

Legal protection for breastfeeding mums

Nursing motherThe 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

Rebalancing the Licensing Act

BartenderOne 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

Infozone: the briefing - 22/10/10

Topics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: private sector fears strikes; online job applications hit high; and pay and recruitment freezes fall.
Posted: 21 October 2010 | 14:55

Dealing with injuries to employees

What should you do if one of your employees is unable to carry out their normal day-to-day duties as a result of injury or illness, and how can you help them return to work? Sarah Gudgin explains the legal implications.
Posted: 21 October 2010 | 14:48

How to make a good first impression

A firm handshake is good but don't make it too tightWhether it's a potential employer or a client, a little thought about how you present yourself in your first meeting can go a long way.
Posted: 21 October 2010 | 11:20

Good Week Bad Week: 22/10/10

Good Week Bad WeekOur regular catch-up on what has brought a burst of sunshine - or a mantle of storm clouds - to the catering and hospitality world this week.
Posted: 21 October 2010 | 10:37

Richard Moody - My worst job

Richard MoodyMy worst job undoubtedly involved driving a mechanically temperamental van to the Isle of Wight for a client function about eight years ago.
Posted: 14 October 2010 | 15:20

How to make your e-mails hit the target

E-mail marketing costs nothing and can reap rewards, but you have to put in the groundwork in order to make it succeed. Paul Clapham runs through the do's and don'ts.
Posted: 14 October 2010 | 14:34

Good Week Bad Week: 15/10/10

Good Week Bad WeekOur regular catch-up of what has brought a burst of sunshine - or a mantle of storm clouds - to the catering and hospitality world this week.
Posted: 14 October 2010 | 11:36

Infozone: the briefing - 15/10/10

InfozoneTopics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: physical activity at work study; equal pay 'grinding to a halt'; and career advice plea to employers.
Posted: 14 October 2010 | 11:29

Religion in the workplace

Religious disputes in the workplace have made a number of newspaper headlines of late. Solicitor Katie Holden outlines where employers stand in respect of the law and what steps they should take to ensure compliance.
Posted: 14 October 2010 | 11:19

Hoteliers' guide to blogging

Blogging makes business sense for a hotel, providing you are fully committed to the project. But although a good blog must be personal and engaging, it should also be based on a business plan supported by hard data. Rajul Chande explains.
Posted: 07 October 2010 | 15:07

Equal pay - the basics

There is still a significant gap in earnings between men and women, despite the Equal Pay Act being introduced 40 years ago. Solicitor Ann Munro outlines employers' legal obligations in respect of equal pay.
Posted: 07 October 2010 | 14:57

Infozone: the briefing - 4/10/10

The Government has unveiled plans to name and shame companies that pay workers below the minimum wage, as the new rates for the national minimum wage come into effect...
Posted: 04 October 2010 | 14:20

How to dress for a job interview

WardrobeWhen you a go for a job interview, regardless of whether or not you think your sector is fairly informal, it's probably not worth taking the risk of turning up looking scruffy.
Posted: 30 September 2010 | 16:20

The ticking hotel tax timebomb

#Ticking time bombThe levels of tax relief available for capital investment in new hotels and the refurbishment of existing ones will soon be dramatically reduced - causing the industry to rethink its approach. Aubrey Calderwood explains
Posted: 30 September 2010 | 16:13

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