Keeping on top of carers’ rights
There are approximately five million people currently providing unpaid care in the UK. Karen Farrell, an employment lawyer at Dentons, looks at what rights carers are afforded in the workplace under the law
Preparing for new disclosure changes
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 202, which received royal assent on 14 July, and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 are set to change the criminal record checks regime and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Mark Hamilton summarises the key changes
Coronavirus and statutory sick pay
SSP amendments and their effect on businesses
Immigration after Brexit transition
New rules on foreign workers come into force on 1 January
CJ Lang expands its offer
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been expanding its offer with new supplier partnerships
Wholesaler helping out in the community
The team at United Wholesale Grocers has been stepping up its support for retailers and the community during the coronavirus outbreak
All systems go at wholesaler HQ
Filshill firing on all cylinders during crisis
Franchise call for retailers
One Stop makes case for retail model
UWS takes a tech approach to COVID
Wholesaler cleans depot with ‘bio-fogging’ system
Facing big challenges
Nisa has been adapting to the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak by finding new ways to support its retailers
Social success
COSTCUTTER’s investment in social media training and guidance has become increasingly important over the past few months, according to the fascia
Criminal charges and dismissal
Employer rights when an employee is charged with an offence
Sweet return for wholesaler
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has reopened its Glasgow depot in accordance with social distancing guidelines
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.
