CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT

All staff irrespective of hours worked must have a contract from their employer. The FLVA has drawn up one which takes into consideration that the licensed trade is a service industry and therefore needs to be flexible.

DISABILITY AUDIT & GUIDANCE FOR THE LICENSED TRADE

A 31 page book that gives the licensee and their staff guidance on legislation and responsibilities and then proceeds through the business from car park to letting accommodation with sensible questions in page by page sections to complete.

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY FOR THE LICENSED TRADE with built in guidelines for RISK ASSESSMENTS

A compact 80 page book which should assist you to meet your responsibilities fully under the above legislation. The book covers subjects from managing asbestos to guidance on your responsibilities under the Working Time Regulations. In addition there is also a section on COSHH assessment with guidance on how to complete, a simple 7 page fire risk which assists you to meet your responsibilities under the Regulation Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2006 which all businesses must complete and at the back of the book for you to complete you will find your own health and safety risk assessment for your business. It covers all areas from car parks to cellar.

ACCREDITED STAFF INDUCTION PROGRAMME

We have tried to make it easier for our members to ensure all their staff are not only trained but understand their responsibilities. When put into practice this 30 page document could prove due diligence in your defense if a member of staff fails to meet the strict standards now required for your type of business. Not only do your staff receive a certificate when they have successfully completed their training and passed a test but they initial and sign to say they have been trained. A charge of £10 + VAT is made to cover administration costs.

WORKING TIME REGULATIONS

This four page document spells out your responsibilities including; a letter staff must sign if they are to breach the regulations regarding the average weekly working limit of 48 hours; a limit on night workers average normal shift to 8 hours; requirement to offer health assessment to night workers; minimum daily or weekly rest periods; rest breaks at work; paid annual leave to all employees which includes a chart on how to work out staff holiday entitlement under the amendment to the Regulations 2007.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP PACK WILL INCLUDE GUIDANCE NOTES ON THE FOLLOWING:

• AA Membership with excellent savings

• Data Protection

• Legislation affecting staff employment including maternity / paternity / parental and dependants leave and pay, flexibility of hours, fixed time working, part time workers rights and discrimination against a person on the grounds of their age

• Handling disciplinary action and disciplinary procedures with staff

• Interviewing future staff

• Health and Safety (Young Persons) Regulations 1997 and Risk Assessment for a pregnant or new mother

• Security of licensed premises

• Contractors working in your premises

• Gross Profit Multiplier which takes hours out of setting your required gross profit

BUSINESS PLAN

We have drawn up a Business Plan for the licensed trade (The Helping Hand) to assist members in reviewing their business in the future.  When requested we visit the premises and give help and guidance to the licensee.

LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE LICENSED TRADE

We are regularly consulted by government bodies on legislation, e.g. the 2003 Licensing Act, head on a pint, soft drink prices, minimum wage and other employment issues.

ROUTE MAP FOR SUCCESS IN THE LICENSED TRADE

This is a valuable guide not only for prospective licensees entering the trade but also for experienced licensees who are moving house or updating their business plan.