Insights 22 August 2014

Surrogacy and the facts of life

It may still be rarer than adoption, but more people encountering difficulties in conceiving or giving birth naturally are choosing to use surrogates ...

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Insights 18 August 2014

Does your lease stand its ground?

A recent case reinforces the importance of ensuring that leases are carefully drafted. A landlord was denied his order for recovery of possession bef...

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Insights 5 August 2014

Obesity may be considered a ‘disability’ according to the European Court

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...

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Insights 24 July 2014

The rise and rise of social enterprise

Recent research by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland has identified more than 3,500 social enterprises operating in Scotland, with a combined turnover lar...

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Insights 2 July 2014

Adjustments for an employee associated with a disabled person

When an employee is not disabled themselves but are associated with a disabled person, should employers still be obligated to make reasonable adjustments?

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Insights 1 July 2014

Avoid getting burnt this summer – check the small print

Ensure you read the terms and conditions when booking online flights this summer to avoid being hit with unexpected high charges at check-in.

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Insights 17 June 2014

Public education is needed to provide protection from forced marriage

New legislation makes forced marriage a criminal offence, however raising awareness is also key to changing behaviour.

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Insights 16 June 2014

Being flexible – will it work?

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 – ...

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Insights 13 June 2014

Compensation for innovators

Employers in innovative or research & development sectors should be aware that employees can claim a share of the companys benefit from an invention f...

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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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