Zero-hours can provide flexibility
Both sides of the debate on contracts can have extreme views but the reality is more nuanced, writes lawyer John Grant
THE issue of zero-hours...
Compliance with food rules is vital
Regulations are another burden for restaurants but there are serious consequences for those in breach, writes Joanna Wilkie
Restaurant, delicatessens and cafes – already staggering...
Independence referendum special
A successful hospitality industry requires consistency, writes Beppo Buchanan-Smith
AS the referendum on Scotland’s future reaches the final straight and the noise of debate and...
Ensure collection of customer details meets data protection requirements
The Scottish Government’s easing of the lockdown restrictions has now come into force for the licensed trade
More to the Budget than meets the eye
While there was plenty to complain about, there are several bright sides to George Osborne’s plans, writes Ian McDougall
The Conservative Government has a slim majority...
Simple steps to energy savings
Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest differences to bills, writes Mark Bowen, marketing director of Scottish Power
It can be challenging for all...
Employment law landscape shifts
Further legislative change is on the horizon and hospitality sector employers must keep up to speed, writes lawyer Laura Salmond .
Ensure that you are compliant on data
GDPR became law in the UK earlier this year and there are several connotations for the trade, writes lawyer Stephen Connolly
Major operator woes show trade’s trouble
The problems which beset Castle and Festival Inns illustrate the dark days facing the trade. It is to be hoped that the outlets in question can still have a bright future. It’s been quite a month in the Scottish trade – and not all for the best reasons. The economic downturn claimed two of the country’s best known and long-standing independent, multiple operators – proof that the recession continues to exert a major influence over the on-trade.
Time to play the generation game
Our industry must promote career opportunities to young people, writes Fredrika Cockburn, winner of the Young Talent prize at this year’s Scotland Food &...
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