Employment

Publicans warned about new Government pensions scheme

13-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Licensees have been warned to plan ahead to prepare for a new pension scheme, or face imprisonment if they fail to comply.

Nestlé says ‘Take One’ of our students

13-Feb-2013

Nestlé Professional has launched a work placement initiative to encourage employers to look to the young talent involved in the annual Nestlé Toque d’Or.

Employment: a thorny issue

29-Jan-2013 By Poppleston Allen

You may have seen the news articles about a former lap dancer and her claim against Stringfellows for unfair dismissal. The matter began in April 2012 when an employment tribunal decided she could not bring the claim as she was not an employee.

PAYE reporting is changing - is your pub ready?

21-Jan-2013 By Jane Brothwood

The way employers report Pay as You Earn (PAYE) details to HM Revenue & Customs is changing. If you haven’t already prepared for this overhaul you need to do so now. HM Revenue & Custom’s Jane Brothwood explains

HMRC urges licensees to prepare for PAYE system shake-up

07-Jan-2013 By Adam Pescod

Licensees are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to prepare for major changes to the PAYE system which come into effect in three months’ time.

Beds & Bars CEO Keith Knowles appointed as chairman of the Perceptions Group

20-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

Bed & Bars chief executive Keith Knowles has been named the first chairman of the Perceptions Group, which is aiming to raise the profile of British pubs as a viable career opportunity.

Legal Q&A: Children in pubs

14-Dec-2012 By Piers Warne

Licensing lawyer Piers Warne from law firm TLT tackles some frequently asked questions about children and pubs.

Pub operators join forces to launch work placement initiative

10-Dec-2012 By M&C Report

Pub and bar operators across the country have launched a new initiative aimed at creating 15,000 work placements for young people in a drive to showcase the career options that are available throughout the industry.

Legal tips: Company Christmas parties

14-Nov-2012 By Poppleston Allen

The company Christmas party is a great opportunity to thank staff, boost morale and create a family-like atmosphere. However, allowing staff to overindulge could leave you legally responsible.

St Austell Brewery signs deal with CPL Training

15-Oct-2012 By Michelle Perrett

St Austell Brewery has entered a partnership agreement with CPL Training to ensure its staff are trained to the highest standard.

Pub landlords should be wary about change of rules for tribunals

05-Sep-2012

Being a licensee can be an extremely demanding proposition, especially when it comes to staffing.  It is sometimes difficult to identify staff who are unhappy and who believe they have been unfairly treated. The most loyal and trusted of employees can...

It's hard work, but a career in hospitality is rewarding

30-Aug-2012 By Rob Willock

No work for me during my two-week sojourn in the sun (apart from the now seemingly obligatory daily email checks), but plenty of work for the bartenders at my chosen all-inclusive resort, who quickly realised that I was a customer who was going to get...

Spirit launches academy for would-be kitchen workers in pubs

29-Aug-2012 By John Harrington

Spirit Pub Company, the managed and leased operator, has launched an academy for would-be chefs and kitchen workers in pubs.

Pub industry chiefs urge Government to help sector on job creation

06-Jul-2012 By John Harrington

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, Enterprise Inns chief executive Ted Tuppen and Marston’s CEO Ralph Findlay are among 16 leading leisure sector figures to sign letter to The Telegraph calling for Government action to help the industry increase job...

Government plans reforms of collective redundancy rules

25-Jun-2012 By John Harrington, M&C Report

The Government has proposed changes to the rules on collective redundancy, including reducing the minimum period before large-scale redundancies can take place.

Sky employ G4S to check pubs for illegal TV football broadcasts

24-May-2012

Sky is employing security firm G4S to carry out undercover inspections of pubs across the UK to check that they are broadcasting live sport with the necessary commercial agreement, it has been revealed.

Pubs could benefit from government's Youth Contract scheme

27-Apr-2012 By Adam Pescod

A Lancashire licensee believes a new £1bn Government scheme aimed at tackling youth unemployment could go a long way to alleviating the problem of regular staff turnover in the pub industry.

The anti-pub charter

28-Mar-2012 By Gerry Price

‘I have no further changes to make to the duty rates set out by my predecessor.’ So once again, for just a few hours, George Osborne had the public thinking that duty on alcohol hasn’t gone up when it has actually gone up by over the rate of inflation,...

Changes to unfair dismissal claims

21-Mar-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Licensees involved in unfair dismissal claims will be facing fewer costs and see the process run more quickly from 6 April.

Apprentices and young workers

29-Feb-2012 By Peter Coulson

The call for apprentices to receive full Government support in the licensed trade, even over 18, is a valid one, given the opportunities that can be created. But there has often been a problem about employing young people in connection with alcohol that...

Pub staff must work longer to claim unfair dismissal

15-Feb-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Licensees will have an extra year to dismiss underperforming staff without worrying about unfair ordinary dismissal claims from 6 April.

HMRC: Warning issued over rogue "gangmasters"

23-Dec-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs who plan to take on temporary staff for the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been warned to check their labour providers by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Major skills gap in pub industry

08-Sep-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs, bars and clubs are finding it harder to recruit managers, chefs and kitchen managers due to a “major skills gap” in the industry.

JW Lees wins live-in manager appeal

29-Jul-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Manchester brewery JW Lees has won a landmark employment tribunal case over paying live-in managers for their off-duty time, which could have been a...

Top tips on how to recruit for pub staff

09-May-2011 By Dawn Redman

Recruitment costs are the bane of many operators' lives, but a few changes to recruitment and retention methods can mean significant reductions,...

Providing pub employee references and recruiting

11-Apr-2011 By Kimbells Solicitors

Kimbells Solicitors clear up the confusion over providing employee references and recruiting now that the job market is picking up again.

JDW is a top employer for 8th year running

01-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

JD Wetherspoon has been named as one of Britain's Top Employers of 2011 for the eighth year running. The accolade is based on independent research...

Impact of break-ups in a pub team

14-Mar-2011 By Peter Coulson

Peter Coulson explains the implications of a relationship breaking up while still trying to run a pub.

Operators in top employers' list

11-Mar-2011 By The PMA Team

Inventive Leisure, Botanic Inns, Orchid Group and Punch have been named among the UK's best companies to work for by The Sunday Times.

Punch is '21st best big firm to work for'

25-Feb-2011 By MA reporter

Punch Taverns has been named as the UK's 21st best big company to work for by the Sunday Times. Punch employees were surveyed anonymously for the...

Exclusive: JDW uses 'spotters' for ID patrols

10-Feb-2011 By The PMA Team

JD Wetherspoon has started to employ "spotters" to identify under-age drinkers that have slipped through the net at its pubs. They are being...

Pubs warned on child employment laws over Christmas

10-Dec-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Pubs have been warned that they could face fines of thousands of pounds if they employ children unlawfully. The warning from Devon County Council...

Employment Law: Beware of festive frolics

02-Dec-2010

Now we are entering the party season, despite tight social committee budgets reflecting the recession, we can all start to look forward to the...

Punch gives jobseekers a taste of the trade

22-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

Ten jobseekers were given a two-week taste of the industry and a guaranteed job interview thanks to a link-up between Punch Pub Company and a...

Unite: unions have a place in the pub trade

16-Sep-2010 By Jennie Formby

Do the trade unions have a role to play in the pub industry? Unite's national officer for the food and drink sector Jennie Formby argues the case...

Legal: Employment law and the coalition government

14-Jun-2010

The past month has seen the end of 13 years of Labour rule, and in its place is a new coalition government that has promised a widespread review of...

Overseas staff: know the law

07-Jun-2010 By Peter Coulson

Peter Coulson warns licensees to brush up on legislation for employing overseas staff as the restrictions have been tightened.

Pub sector recruiting through recession

28-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The pub sector is still recruiting and training new staff despite the recession, according to research from People 1st. The State of the Nation 2010...

Luminar to lose 40 head office jobs

08-Mar-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Luminar, Britain's biggest nightclub company, is to cut around 40 head office positions as part of a cost reduction exercise, M&C Report...

'Fit note' could cause disputes

19-Feb-2010 By John Harrington

Licensees could face more disputes over staff absenteeism when a new version of the doctor's sick note is introduced in April. The new electronic...

Let firms retire employees at 65

01-Feb-2010 By John Harrington

A small business lobby group has called for plans to scrap the default retirement age to be shelved. The Government has proposed removing an...

Steve Haslam: Success in the tie - the real Pub Revolution

06-Nov-2009

I note the article talks about how the industry positions itself with the public - it is a bit like the argument that goes something like: "The...

Diageo to axe 500 jobs in Scotland

01-Jul-2009 By Ewan Turney

Diageo is to axe 500 jobs in Scotland by closing its sites in Kilmarnock and Port Dundas in Glasgow over the next two years. The closure of the two...

The rules of refereeing

13-Mar-2009 By Peter Coulson

MA legal editor Peter Coulson looks at the issue of providing staff references.

Pubs warned to check relief staff credentials

19-Feb-2009 By James Wilmore

Pubs are being urged to conduct thorough checks when hiring relief staff after a temporary manager was jailed for stealing £3,000 from a licensee....

'Rise in minimum wage would cost jobs'

26-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney

A rise in minimum wage to £6.10 would cost thousands of jobs, the British Chambers of Commerce has warned. The Trade Unions Congress (TUC) recently...

Small firms put off new staff by rising red tape

15-Dec-2008 By James Wilmore

Small businesses are being put off from employing staff by the burden of increased red tape, according to a new report. The report, entitled Small...

Legal: Employers face new responsibilities over migrants

08-Dec-2008

THE GOVERNMENT introduced changes to the work permit system of allowing migrant workers to enter and work in the UK on November 27, 2008. This new...

Employment: I saw Maureen kissing Santa Claus

11-Nov-2008

We've had our first snow, so Christmas must be just around the corner. If you're an owner or manager of a pub or restaurant, you may be planning your...

Marston's rolls out online payroll service

07-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney

Marston's is rolling out its online payroll system to other non-licensed sectors including solicitors and hairdressers.