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Five new amendments to the Equality Act hospitality needs to know about

30 November 2023 by

From disability rights to flexible working requests, a raft of amendments are about to change the Equality Act, says Charlotte Rees-John

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Wake up call: When does workplace banter become bullying?

17 November 2023 by

Poorly judged jokes that cross a discrimination line can lead to serious consequences. Joanne Moseley looks at when banter stops being funny

Can I force staff to work a bank holiday? Business

Can I force staff to work a bank holiday?

It’s time to check the exact wording on contracts before making decisions on rotas, say Sinead[...]

Can we employ Ukrainian refugees? Business

Can we employ Ukrainian refugees?

31 May 2022 by

If you have an employee with Ukrainian relatives, the pathway to jobs can be opened up,[...]

Wake-up call: Have you got zombies in your supply chain? Advice

Wake-up call: Have you got zombies in your supply chain?

A growing number of companies are still clinging on in the face of insolvency. Jonathan Cole[...]

Wake-up call: Don’t turn a blind eye to disability discrimination Business

Wake-up call: Don’t turn a blind eye to disability discrimination

02 December 2021 by

Ignoring harassment or discrimination, or dismissing concerns out of hand, could cost you dear at an[...]

Wake-up call: Check your contracts to expect the unexpected Business

Wake-up call: Check your contracts to expect the unexpected

20 May 2021

The importance of contract clauses such as force majeure has been emphasised by the pandemic. Peter Kouwenberg explains what operators need to do to ensure they are protected against unexpected events.

Wake-up call: managing PoS integration in a Covid-19 world Advice

Wake-up call: managing PoS integration in a Covid-19 world

08 October 2020

The new normal has brought in dozens of new systems, but your operations can be managed easily with an integrated solution. Chris Ingram explains how to do so and which pitfalls to look out for.

Wake-up call: Could you be clobbered for ‘proceeds of crime’? Advice

Wake-up call: Could you be clobbered for ‘proceeds of crime’?

26 September 2019 by

Breach your alcohol licence or planning order, and you may find yourself treated as a criminal[...]

Wake-up call: how can you guarantee quality from your suppliers? Advice

Wake-up call: how can you guarantee quality from your suppliers?

16 June 2018 by

Situation: Your restaurant has a new supplier of perishable produce

Wake-up call: how to deal with threats of bad reviews Advice

Wake-up call: how to deal with threats of bad reviews

01 June 2018 by

TripAdvisor and review sites have performed wonders for the digital marketing world, but disgruntled customers can[...]

Wake-up call: gender pay gap reporting – is your business ready? Advice

Wake-up call: gender pay gap reporting – is your business ready?

23 March 2018 by

Time is nearly up to publish your pay gap report, but it's not too late to[...]

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