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Although drive-throughs have been around in the UK for some time now, we have seen a notable expansion in terms of the companies operating these in recent years. McDonalds were the first operator to adopt the US model when they opened the UK’s first drive-through in 1986.
Learn moreIn December 2022, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a statement in Parliament setting out his five-point plan to crack down on illegal migration to the UK and this included a pledge to increase raids on illegal working by 50%. The recent statistics published by the Home Office show there has been a significant increase in Home Office raids and penalties being issued to employers for breaches of Right to Work laws.
Learn moreMuch has been said in recent years about the various challenges facing the retail sector. From changing consumer habits driving competition online, to the Covid-19 pandemic forcing shops to close – it is well publicised that the established brick and mortar high street model is under pressure.
Learn moreThere will be various employment law changes this year – some already defined and others anticipated - and it is crucial to ensure that you’re up to speed in advance of their coming into force. I’ve collated this bank of information so you can ensure your organisation fully comprehends the main employment law amendments that are on the horizon in 2023.
Learn moreRecent high-profile Employment Tribunal claims (such as the case of a new mother who brought a claim for constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination against Morrisons) have reminded employers of the consequences of getting their HR and employment procedures wrong.
Learn moreScotland’s forests and woodlands protect, enhance, and allow communities to benefit from the goods and services that flow from natural capital. In the past year, commercial forestry values increased by at least 15% with the average price paid for a commercial forest rising by 10% from £3 million to £3.4 million, according to several industry reports.
Learn moreIt has been accepted to be within industrial knowledge that women tend to bear a greater proportion of caring responsibilities for dependants. Prior to the pandemic, there was a presumption towards office-based working in many sectors and requests for flexible working arrangements might typically have been used by women to facilitate them meeting these additional care needs.
Learn moreThe UK GDPR provides individuals with several rights that they can exercise in respect of personal data held by organisations. This article will focus on the ‘right of access’, more commonly referred to as a data subject access request or ‘SAR’. Dealing with SARS effectively remains a challenge for many organisations.
Learn moreUnpaid trial shifts have become a typical part of the recruitment process for many businesses across the UK, particularly in the hospitality and retail sector where job candidates are regularly required to complete unpaid trial shifts. Unpaid trial shifts can be a useful tool for employers to assess a job candidate’s ability, particularly where employees are inexperienced.
Learn moreCabinet Secretary, Mairi Gougeon announced a route map for agricultural reform at the NFU Scotland AGM on 10 February 2023. Last year the Scottish Government announced its “Vision for Agriculture”. It is a support framework to enable high quality food production, climate mitigation and adaption and nature restoration.
Learn moreNatural Capital has been an agenda dominating topic in the Scottish rural land market for a number of years and it is widely accepted that much of the investment required to deliver on the natural capital schemes will need to come from private investment.
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