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Employment Tribunal claims: Time limits extend to six months from 1 October 2026
New legislation will give workers and employers additional time to resolve workplace disputes before Tribunal proceedings are commenced
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What are Legal Rights and who is entitled?
In Scotland, when you die, your spouse/civil partner and your children will automatically be entitled to a share of your estate, regardless of whether or not you have a Will
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Eilish McColgan on injury setbacks, race wins, and the road back to fitness
Fresh from victory at the London Big Half, Eilish reflects on her recovery journey and the work still to come as she rebuilds her fitness
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Right to Work changes: Frequently asked questions for employers
The Right to Work regime is changing from 1 October 2026. Our immigration law team answers some of the key questions
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Linda Tinson joins Scottish Agritourism board
Linda Tinson, Consultant in Rural – Land and Business, has joined the board of Scottish Agritourism, bringing more than 20 years’ experience supporting Scotland’s rural businesses.
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Settlement agreements: What employees need to know
Settlement agreements can end an employment relationship by agreement, but understand what you are signing before accepting the terms
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Employee share incentives: why ‘leaver’ provisions matter
Why planning for departing employee shareholders is just as important as implementing the share scheme itself
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What is ‘reasonable’ for landlords and tenants?
Scottish Tribunals now use a "reasonableness" test for evictions, weighing landlord and tenant circumstances before granting orders. Up-to-date as of 2024.
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Top tips for buying a home in Scotland
Buying a new home is exciting but can also be daunting – here are our top tips to help smooth the process.
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Roll with it: The door’s not closed on short-term lets in Edinburgh
Clare Wilson takes a closer look at how Edinburgh homeowners could benefit from short-term let opportunities during major events, despite recent changes in legislation.
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Eilish McColgan reflects on her performance in the Great North Run 2025
In her latest video, Eilish reflects on a challenging race and her well-earned podium finish
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The future of construction retentions: Ban or protection?
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is consulting on reforming construction retentions, proposing either an outright ban or mandatory protection to prevent 13% of funds from being lost to late payment or insolvency.
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The last straw: understanding cumulative breaches in dismissal claims
A recent EAT ruling highlights how a series of employer actions can breach trust and lead an employee to resign under the “last straw” doctrine
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Merging to survive: Major changes for charities as cash crisis deepens
Rising operational costs and dwindling funding are pushing more Scottish charities to consider mergers as a vital strategy for survival
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Easing tensions: How to reduce the risk of tenant disputes
In an increasingly complex rental landscape, legal compliance by landlords is challenging but can avoid time-consuming and costly issues
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What next for Purpose Built Student Accommodation in Scotland?
Scotland’s PBSA sector has secured a vital exemption from rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, restoring high investor confidence.
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