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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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New Partner takes our Family Law team growth to another level
Caroline Mackintosh has taken up a new position as a Partner in the Family Law team based in Perth.
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Giving a greater voice to children in separation negotiations
Jennifer Gallagher is among first in Scotland to qualify in Child Inclusive Mediation. Positive impact highlighted as part of Family Mediation Week
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EAT ruled that a tribunal erred in law on employer’s liability in a whistleblowing claim
Employers should ensure that whistleblowing is investigated properly and avoid provoking retaliatory action.
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How to move beyond the ‘blame game’
Legal confrontations make great TV viewing, but they rarely produce the best outcomes in real life. For most people, it’s better to look at other legal…
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Our Commercial Property team welcomes a new Senior Associate
Hamish Forbes joins our Commercial Property team as a Senior Associate in Edinburgh.
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A case highlighting the potential impact of menopause symptoms within the workplace
Menopause symptoms like "brain fog" and memory loss can constitute a disability. Employers must consider these as mitigating factors in performance reviews or face discrimination awards.
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Eilish McColgan looks ahead - new year, new possibilities
After a challenging 2023, Eilish is looking forward to a new chapter this year which she believes will be worth the wait
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Scottish housing landlords selling up in face of 'hostile political environment'
Andrew Diamond fears the private rental market is suffering a double-whammy impacting supply as investors also turn away from buy-to-let and current…
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Charities expected to consider mergers to secure long-term survival
An increasing number of Scottish charities are exploring mergers to secure their survival amid growing financial pressures
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