Articles by Kelly Thomas:

Do I Need a Food Hygiene Certificate for Selling Honey?

It might be a hobby you enjoy or perhaps selling honey brings in some extra income? Whatever the reason, there are rules you must follow, even if you sell honey in a relaxed manner to friends and family. Keeping bees can be highly rewarding and enjoying the honey is an added bonus. Wondering if you […]

Apprentice Working Hours – The Law on Maximum and Minimum Work Weeks

Apprenticeships open up a new world of experiences and opportunities for young workers. But there can be confusion around the legal working hours for this type of employee. Different factors affect how many hours an apprentice can work such as age, college hours, and the apprenticeship they’re doing. However, apprentices have the same rights as […]

Do Pubs Need a Food Hygiene Certificate?

Pubs need to be able to demonstrate food hygiene knowledge, and structured workplace training is an effective way to do this. Anyone who is around food or drink, whether it is storing, prepping, cooking, or serving, should have sound knowledge of food safety. This includes pub workers. Getting bar and serving staff to complete food […]

Do Churches Need a Food Hygiene Certificate? Regulations & Policy Guide

Preparing and serving food is often central to church life. A food hygiene certificate for church is something you may wish to consider. Our guide looks at food hygiene regulations, and tips on training and food safety policy. Preparing and serving food is often central to church life. Commonly, tea and cake can be served […]

Can an Employer Cancel your Holiday? Annual Leave & Rights

We all look forward to those well earned holidays. So what happens when you discover your employer is cancelling a holiday at short notice? Can your employer really cancel your holiday even if they have already been approved? It certainly seems unfair if you have followed all the right procedures for booking them in the […]

Minimum Wage for Under 18s – A Guide to Pay Entitlements

National Minimum wage rates are there to ensure everyone is treated consistently. Rules are different depending on the worker’s age and if they pay National Insurance or not. Our guide gives an easy to understand overview of rules on minimum wage under the age of 18. Children as young as 13 years old are of […]

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