Blogs & opinions
Doing complaints better
Rather than treat it with suspicion, solicitors should engage fully with the SLCC's current strategy consultation, as they stand to gain from increased public confidence in the system
Burden of proof and verbal references
Sufficient evidence of link with disability to shift burden of proof
Updated guides produced by ACAS
Revised publications on disability, investigations and recruiting
Visa fees and employer duties: immigration update
Enhanced checks will be needed by employers
Enforcement lined up as national living wage date nears
Penalties to double for failing to pay proper rates
“Speak English” rule may not be discrimination
Employer could insist where security a concern
Make a difference. Have an impact. Join our Council
A Q&A with Jackie McRae, partner and manager of family law at Pagan Osborne, and new lawyers Council member at the Law Society of Scotland 2009-2012
Moving on up
Now settled in at the Society’s new office at Atria One, Sarah Sutton explains how the big move will make a difference to you
Letter: when the Keeper pays
The Keeper will indeed sometimes pay for errors in the registration process
Letter: charging for delivery
Comments on the Society's guidance on charging for lending or delivering files etc
Looking forwards
Comments on the EU referendum, and the Society's member survey; and on the possible benefits from the Society's new offices
Independent consideration needed for "Operation Sandwood" Lockerbie report
Lord Advocate and Crown Office would be "judge and jury in own cause"
Letter: mistakes without penalty
Registers of Scotland, who face no sanction for their mistakes, should be more understanding when solicitors fall short
Letter: information deficit
Is disclosure of beneficial ownership no longer being pursued?
Peace: a pious hope?
Reflections as a frenetic year draws to a close
Living with counterpart signing
Some practical points for landlords and agents to bear in mind
Now landlords must carry out electrical checks
Ministers issue guidance on new requirements
Repairing standard now covers CO alarms
All rented properties with fixed combustion appliance now need an alarm
Bankruptcy Act alters the enforcement landscape
Two changes of note in the 2014 Act
Tribunal reform gearing up
Preparations underway for new two-tier system
Acas helps the recruitment process
New guide comes with examples – but beware right to work
EAT reviews capability dismissal procedures
Two cases focus on questions considered by employer
Auto-enrolment compliance action having an effect
Notices and fixed penalties prompt employer action
ET fee remission claim form simplified
No separate form to be produced for Scotland