With Edinburgh home to a number of new start up companies and technology firms, it is likely that the number of small businesses will continue to grow and develop in the capital, however, with 2015 being a huge year in regards to changes in the employment sector, we look at what 2016 may hold and what small businesses will need to bear in mind.

The head of McDonald’s in the UK, Paul Pomroy has defended the fast food chain’s decision to maintain staff on zero-hour contracts despite the political issues raised about zero-hour contracts in the last year.

Changes are to be made to the rules on zero-hours contracts following a Government Consultation on the issue, meaning that employers will be banned from implementing 'exclusivity clauses' - which prevent employees finding extra work elsewhere.