How the employment rights bill will impact the pub & hospitality industry
Running a pub is already a tight-margin business, and the Employment Rights Bill, expected to receive Royal Assent in the coming weeks, is about to tighten the screws even further. As Carroll Accounts’ director David Burr put it, ‘Hospitality is taking all the hits with this bill.’ Several changes will increase labour costs, limit staffing […]
Rolled-up holiday pay: what hospitality employers need to know
Holiday pay can throw a real spanner in the works for hospitality businesses’ cashflow. You may find yourself hit with big, unexpected bills when several team members take time off at once because you’re paying your regular staffing amount plus holiday pay. ‘Most employers don’t accrue for holiday pay when completing their management accounts, meaning […]
7 ways to control your pub’s labour costs
Labour costs have always been one of the biggest expenses for pubs, but in 2025, they’re hitting record highs. Many pubs are feeling the squeeze, and in fact, it’s one of the factors leading to the closure of approximately one pub every day across the country. Why are pubs’ labour costs so high? The National […]