Further Devolution Evolution: The UK Government's Command Paper on the next stage in progressing the Smith Commission Agreement

29/01/2015

We have set out a summary of the command paper’s explanation of the draft clauses.

Wrongful Interdict: Look Before You Leap!

10/01/2015

The importance of looking before leaping when it comes to interdict.

Diving Into The New ACoPs

01/12/2014

Those responsible for diving operations should review their procedures to ensure they are compliant.

The Smith Report: Devolution Evolution

27/11/2014

The main recommendations in the Smith report cover finances, social justice and the constitution.

Sentencing Guidelines: Coming to a Court Near You Soon

24/11/2014

Demand for greater transparency and consistency in relation to sentencing.

Community Right To Buy Land: Proposed Reform

17/10/2014

The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill is progressing through the Scottish Parliament.

Burness Paull Planning Team Saves Developer More Than £80k

09/09/2014

Success for one of our clients.

Can Obesity Amount To A Disability?

25/07/2014

Recent reports suggest that around 64% of men and 57% of women in the UK are overweight or obese.

Family Leave - Teething Problems For The Workplace?

11/07/2014

Employers could be forgiven for wanting to throw their toys out of the pram.

Zero Hours: Plenty Problems

04/06/2014

Zero-hours contracts are on the agenda, with "tougher new penalties" for those abusing them.

Service Addresses – Keeping Your Details Up To Date

15/05/2014

The importance of directors being careful about service addresses they use has been highlighted.

Tougher penalties for employing illegal workers

11/04/2014

Government announces new, tougher penalties to tackle illegal working with fines aimed at employers.

Competing Rights And Beliefs – A Landmark Decision?

28/11/2013

Yet another significant development in discrimination law.

Make Sure Your Procurement Challenge Covers All Bases: A Warning On Time Limits

21/08/2013

Victimisation – A Warning for Employers...

12/06/2013

An employee cannot be dismissed because of raising grievances or claims.

SCIOs - Frequently Asked Questions

31/05/2013

In basic terms, the SCIO is a legal model which has been created for the Scottish charity sector.

Redundancy & Collective Consultation - A Welcome Decision For Employers With Multiple Worksites

14/02/2013

What should employers do when 20 or more redundancies within a period of 90 days are made?