Insights 25 October 2016

Charities may still be unclear about ‘notifiable events’ guidance

Deciding whether to report a ‘notifiable event’ to OSCR may not be straightforward, warns Alastair Keatinge and charities are advised to play it safe

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Insights 21 October 2016

Grant Johnson suggests four things to do before you retire – or sooner!

The lead-up to retirement is a good time to put your paperwork in order. Even if you’re not at this stage of life, it’s never too early or late to pro...

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Insights 14 October 2016

Business owners can avoid risks by putting Powers of Attorney in place

Many people assume that Powers of Attorney (PoAs) are relevant only for people’s personal affairs. In fact, they are important to small business owner...

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Insights 13 October 2016

Landlords and tenants should beware of the pitfalls of Airbnb short term lets

A rapidly increasing number of people are renting out their property on websites such as Airbnb but home owners and their tenants should be aware of t...

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Insights 7 October 2016

Family courts dealing with the real life version of The Archers storyline face specific concerns

When parents separate, an outcome in the best interests of the children is the paramount consideration if the case comes to the family courts. However...

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Insights 22 September 2016

Gender pay gap reporting requirements set to come into force

Final details of the new reporting regulations for gender pay are expected imminently. Employers should check whether they are affected, and what they need to do

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Insights 16 September 2016

Letting agents can be sanctioned for not complying with TDS rules

An Ayrshire letting agent has become the first in Scotland to be fined for failing to secure deposits in an authorised Tenancy Deposit Scheme

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Insights 8 September 2016

Employers be aware of the serial applicant

Recent instances of a serial applicant involving charities has highlighted the perils of staff recruitment and discrimination claims

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Insights 7 September 2016

Letting agents must advise when charging commission

In the recent action against London estate agents, Foxtons, the receipt of commission from contractors without fully obtained consent is described as ...

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Insights 24 August 2016

Employee dismissed for failure to wash hands - harsh but not unfair?

An employment tribunal recently found that it was fair to dismiss an employee who breached the employer’s hygiene rules by failing to wash his hands

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Insights 19 August 2016

Who will take care of the kids if the worst were to happen?

It’s the nightmare scenario – but it is important to consider who should stand in your shoes to care for your children should something happen to you and your partner

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Insights 18 August 2016

How quickly can I get a divorce?

Separating from a spouse can be extremely difficult and, for some, divorce is not something that they want to consider. Often, however, separated spou...

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