Loyalty support for local business
Scottish firm launches new scheme in Perth
Retailers be aware of the right to care
Employees who need time off to look after children or older relatives can be hard to accommodate in the busy retail sector. However, there are certain minimum allowances that must be made by law. Dentons partner Mark Hamilton explains employee rights when it comes to caring for dependants
Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal
When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .
Employer obligations to zero-hour workers
The importance of ensuring consistent treatment of employees on different types of contracts has recently been reinforced by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
Fuelling up profit
THE rapid expansion of independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has been recognised by the Sunday Times, which ranked the firm as second in its 19th BDO Profit Track 100.
Employee activity on social media
Dentons experts offer some employer dos and don’ts
Youth and experience
Suresite bolsters team with a young apprentice
Post Office sites attract attention
Commercial property specialists Cornerstone points to successful deals completed in 2018 as a sign that there is a market for decent Post Office sites
Two more for Jet’s portfolio
Highland sites join Jet’s network
An electric charity drive
NEW and used car dealer Lookers has been charging ahead with an alternative fuel themed charity initiative.
ScotGov unveils emissions zones
New bill could restrict diesel drivers
Retailers in need of some answers
Brian Madderson on forecourt retailing in 2018
Catering for changing tastes
The recent growth in convenience culture means drivers are even more prepared to do their shopping on-the-go, giving retailers who invest a real opportunity
Handy cover at the pump
Dispenser attracts interest from across Europe
Retailers head to the Riviera
Over 100 independent Jet dealers head to Cannes for fuel conference
Delivering in convenience
Post Office director Neil Ennis reckons retailers stand to gain from a franchise
