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Parliamentary voice for an embattled industryJohn Grogan MP, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, is trying to build a consensus behind the notion of reference pricing as a way of tackling irresponsible alcohol retailing. Christopher Walton reports.
Transferring a family businessTransferring a family business to the next generation can be a tricky and emotional business. Victoria Symons of law firm Boodle Hatfield offers advice When guests leave earlyWhere do you stand if your guests decide to leave part way through a booking? Solicitor Michael Gwilliam shines some legal light on this grey area Refusal to pay for a mealWhat happens if a party of diners finish their meals but then refuse to pay? Cara Bain and Clive Zietman of Manches explain the legal situation
Difficulties over cash-flowDon't ignore calls from the bank manager when cash-flow problems arise, Chris Lane, partner at chartered accountants Kingston Smith, advises REITs and hotel investmentMark Nichols, tax partner at international law firm CMS Cameron McKenna, looks at opportunities for hotels in the coming real estate investment trusts Vegetarian and vegan foodsHow careful must you be when offering vegetarian food on your menu, and how do you stand legally? Helen Waller, solicitor at legal firm Glovers, advises Tighten up purchase orderingI run a medium-sized contract catering company and recently found a purchase invoice for £500-worth of goods that were neither requested nor even delivered to the company. Unfortunately, my accounts manager paid the money before it was brought to my attention. Is there any way I can recover the money and prevent such a situation occurring again? Religious discriminationNew legislation will make it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of religion or belief when providing services. Stephen Levinson reports Putting a stop to fraud by employeesThe ongoing investigation into a £2.5m fraud at airline caterer Alpha Airports should focus the minds of all managers. Does your company have robust anti-fraud policies in place? Ben Walker reports VAT and zero rating
Compensation claims: Fraud focusSome claims for compensation are fair; some are not. So it's important know how to defend yourself from unjustified actions from customers - and outright fraud attempts by criminals. Ivor Long gives you the basics The Equality ActFrom October, the Equality Act will ban sex discrimination when providing goods and services. Stephen Levinson tells you how to prepare for it now Liability for subcontractorsSara Khoja, a solicitor with Field Fisher Waterhouse, explains who is held responsible for the negligence or misconduct of temporary members of staff The law in your kitchenChefs need to be aware of a growing level of regulation affecting the professional kitchen. CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers' Association, takes a look at a small part of kitchen law and the regulatory bodies that enforce the rules New TUPE regulations explainedRebecca Emmett, senior associate at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, explains the legal obligations which apply to inherited staff when businesses are transferred Stop and search of employeesCatherine Grady, of law firm Dickinson Dees, explains the procedures which must be followed if employees are suspected of stealing stock or property Illegal immigrant workersMichael Bradshaw of law firm Charles Russell outlines the rigorous checks you must make to find out if your staff have the right to live and work in the UK Management buy-insWhat are the common pitfalls and best procedures when taking over an existing restaurant business? Marc Fecher provides a new beginner's guide Fire hazards in grease extractionRichard Norman, managing director of Indepth Hygiene Services, offers advice on the hazards of grease-extraction systems and implications of new legislation |
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