Insights 29 August 2014
The Immigration Act 2014 could make landlords legally responsible for checking the immigration status of any new adult tenants. Neglecting to perform...
Insights 22 August 2014
It may still be rarer than adoption, but more people encountering difficulties in conceiving or giving birth naturally are choosing to use surrogates ...
Insights 18 August 2014
A recent case reinforces the importance of ensuring that leases are carefully drafted. A landlord was denied his order for recovery of possession bef...
Insights 5 August 2014
A preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) stated that morbid obesity could be defined as a ’disability’ in the case of Kaltoft v T...
Insights 24 July 2014
Recent research by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland has identified more than 3,500 social enterprises operating in Scotland, with a combined turnover lar...
Insights 2 July 2014
When an employee is not disabled themselves but are associated with a disabled person, should employers still be obligated to make reasonable adjustments?
Insights 1 July 2014
Ensure you read the terms and conditions when booking online flights this summer to avoid being hit with unexpected high charges at check-in.
Insights 17 June 2014
New legislation makes forced marriage a criminal offence, however raising awareness is also key to changing behaviour.
Insights 16 June 2014
Employers in Scotland will need to ensure they become familiar with the variety of flexible working options available to staff from the end of June – ...
Insights 13 June 2014
Employers in innovative or research & development sectors should be aware that employees can claim a share of the companys benefit from an invention f...
Insights 3 June 2014
When commission or guaranteed overtime is included in normal remuneration, employers should ensure holiday pay calculations factor in relevant variable payments.
Lindsays' Life 1 June 2014
Welcome to the latest issue of Lindsays life. This edition covers a range of subjects including changes to pensions, surrogacy, the rights of grandpar...
