Volume of legislation is no joke
Comment By Gillian McKenzie
At first I assumed it was an ill-judged April Fool; surely yet more licensing legislation had not been tabled. But it had.
Labour MSP...
Stirling study a slight on trade
Despite having been granted the same funding per business as the UK Government, the Scottish Government has decided to spend £500,000 on a small number of research projects, including one on the reopening of licensed premises
Protect yourself on foreign affairs
It’s vital businesses with non-UK staff guard themselves against allegations of discrimination, writes lawyer Ben Thornber.
There’s a lot of political talk about curbing immigration....
Insurance ruling was a landmark
Last week the High Court published a lengthy judgment picking over the wording of some insurance policies
Trade must grasp 2014 opportunities
Licensees have the chance to showcase their pubs and bars and create a lasting legacy, writes SLTA chief executive Paul Waterson
IT’S nearly here –...
Scotland can make own move on tie
Holyrood has power to create its own pubs code legislation but it is unlikely to be a panacea, writes Colliers International’s Paul Shiells
Proposed changes to...
Be transparent on zero hours
The infamous contracts can still have a place in hospitality, but clarity is essential, writes David Hoey of legal firm BTO Solicitors
THERE has been...
‘Fatally flawed’ Act must be changed
With a backlog of personal licence renewals expected, make sure you have more than one PLH on your staff, says lawyer Janet Hood .
Coronavirus: Outdoor seating could be trade’s greatest asset during transition
Moving into the summer months usually brings a wave of external seating projects to us however, with the impact of COVID-19, we are looking more at robust large coverings as well to enable operators to have the comfort to deliver more structured dining covers outside as well
Don’t fall victim to bribery laws
Hospitality businesses are just as susceptible to being caught out over infringements, writes Andrew Cockburn of Oswalds
THE Bribery Act 2010 came into force on...
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