Immigration after Brexit transition
New rules on foreign workers come into force on 1 January
Criminal charges and dismissal
Employer rights when an employee is charged with an offence
Competition in a crisis
Competition rules have been relaxed for the grocery sector but, ironically, risks may have increased. The sector in Scotland should also bear in mind the heightened scrutiny expected from the considerably increased presence of the CMA in Edinburgh.
Call to arms in food fraud fight
Industry key to success according to food crime unit boss Ron McNaughton
Coronavirus: what retail needs to know
As an employer, you have a duty of care to your employees in relation to health and safety, and indeed towards other individuals, including workers/contractors and visitors to your premises.
High demand for freeholds
DEMAND for retail properties in Scotland was high in 2019, resulting in some strong sales – particularly in the petrol filling station sector.
Victory for Shepherd
COMMERCIAL property agency Shepherd Chartered Surveyors had cause for celebration when it scooped accolades at two top industry awards ceremonies.
Dress codes and discrimination rules
Ensuring the employee dress code is not discriminatory
New rules for staffing
How Brexit will affect Scotland’s retail sector is still unknown, with the negotiations on Britain’s future relationship with the world’s largest trading bloc still to get underway.
Stand and deliver
Audrey Junner, partner at Hill Brown Licensing, offers some insights into the dos and don’ts of alcohol delivery
Right to work rules for small business
THE need for employers to have an awareness of right to work legislation can often seem quite daunting or unnecessary but failure to gain an understanding could seriously cripple a business.
Good work bringing change this April
Don’t get caught out by employment reforms this spring
A new year with new opportunities
Convenience retailers may have faced many challenges in 2019, but commercial property agency Cornerstone sees real potential in the c-store market for 2020, with reasons to be optimistic next year
Holiday pay during the holiday season
Many retailers will be taking on temporary staff to cover the busy Christmas period. But do you know how much holiday pay they are entitled to? Laura Morrison of Dentons clears up this complex issue
Staff on strike
Dentons associate Aggie Salt takes a look at industrial action and the right to join a union
Handling flexible working requests
Dentons associate Claire McKee outlines the rules around work flexibility, as well as some of the potential benefits
