Insights 3 June 2014

Holiday pay must include commission

When commission or guaranteed overtime is included in normal remuneration, employers should ensure holiday pay calculations factor in relevant variable payments.

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Insights 23 May 2014

Dementia care: improving quality of life

It is Dementia Awareness Week and we highlights some of the resources available that can make an enormous difference to those with dementia.

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Insights 20 May 2014

The child friendly divorce: guidance for parents

The main object for most divorcing parents is to cause as little stress and upset as possible to their children. Here, we provide some guidelines for parents.

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Insights 7 May 2014

What to do when a civil partnership ends

The ending of a civil partnership brings forth the same issues as the ending of a marriage. Here, Nina taylor looks at the options available to couples wishing to separate.

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Insights 25 April 2014

The Legacy of Miss Dickson

The recent case of a primary school teacher who left more than £1m to charity illustrates the importance of putting a Will in place and the opportunit...

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Insights 7 April 2014

Protection from Forced Marriage in Scotland

Human Trafficking, FGM, Forced Marriage… these things don’t happen in our country, or do they?

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Insights 20 February 2014

The importance of having a Will

The BBC recently reported (February 2014) that Nelson Mandela left an estate worth £2.5million (46 million rand) and a 40 page Will. It is important t...

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Insights 6 February 2014

Scotland says “I do”

Scotland has again led the way in progressive legislation with the passing of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. This landmark legisl...

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Insights 3 February 2014

Can he claim half of my Jimmy Choos?

What constitutes Matrimonial Property? Our Family Law team answers this question, in the context of trying to resolve financial issues before a divorce.

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Insights 18 December 2013

Welcome to the new world of work

The government has published its ‘Good Work Plan’, which proposes a series of changes to employment law. What does this mean for employers?

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Insights 18 December 2013

Divorce: does a financial settlement reflect whose ‘fault’ it is?

The law in Scotland prioritises ‘fairness’ but this may not mean what you think

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Insights 18 December 2013

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 lega...

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