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Case review: Whaling Fraud - Who’s on the hook?

The Court of Session’s decision highlights why businesses shouldn’t look to play the ‘blame game’ when things go wrong

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Flexible working requests expected to spike amid Level Zero move

Employers may need time to clarify the wider workplace picture before they are in a position to handle requests from staff

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Employers advised to deal appropriately with health and safety concerns raised by staff

An Employment Tribunal decision highlights the law which applies to health & safety related dismissals

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How can executors manage a situation where beneficiaries are missing?

The number of unclaimed estates in Scotland is higher than ever – an executors’ role includes distribution to beneficiaries which is not always…

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Court accepts informal form of notice for commercial lease in recent tacit relocation case

In Scots law, where the duration of a lease approaches its date of expiry (called the “ish”), and, where no party to that lease serves a notice to quit…

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Recommendations for employers following revised right to work guidance

Kate Wyatt discusses revised right to work (RTW) guidance including what employers can do if they discover an existing EU employee doesn’t have appropriate…

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What to consider when buying land for forestry

A purchaser of forestry can avoid unwelcome issues when it comes to realising the investment by fully investigating the following key areas at the outset

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Marriage or Civil Partnership? The choice is now yours

On 1 June 2021 the law changed and all couples now have the same choices available when deciding on a legally recognised relationship.

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Employers risk criminal and civil penalties if they commit furlough fraud

The Government is cracking down on employers who are erroneously or fraudulently claiming money from the furlough scheme

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