Insight Hub

• 12 August 2024
• | Musab Hemsi

Information for employers on recent UK unrest

Recent days have seen widespread protests, riots and violence spreading across the UK. Some of this has been racially or religiously aggravated. I felt my heart sink watching the news and seeing the appalling images in towns and cities so familiar to us, where our clients are based, and our families live. I wanted to share some of the questions you may be facing if you are unfortunate enough to be impacted by these terrible events.

• 23 July 2024
• | Victoria Simpson

Trustee Disqualifications for the Captain Tom Foundation

This is the third article in our series of articles on the Captain Tom Foundation and the ongoing Charity Commission investigation.

• 16 July 2024
• | Ellen Eunson

Securing the future: succession planning for business owners

It’s never nice to think about the possibility of premature death or long-term incapacity, but anticipating the unexpected is vital for business owners.

• 16 July 2024

Anderson Strathern strengthens construction disputes service with new team

• Date: 27 August 2024

Scottish Referrals Network: Discover the intricacies of rural land transactions

• 24 June 2024

Anderson Strathern senior hires to bolster firm’s strategy for success

• 24 June 2024
• | Jemma Forrest

What should employers do about domestic violence?

According to the National Centre for Domestic Violence, one in five adults will experience domestic abuse – whether that’s physical, sexual, psychological or financial - during their lifetime.

• 24 June 2024
• | Robin Turnbull

Handling holiday pay ahead of the Edinburgh Festival: an employer’s guide

With the Edinburgh Festival season fast approaching, employers who hire workers on irregular hours or on a temporary basis should take heed of the potential pitfalls of a recent change in legislation around holiday pay.

• 21 June 2024
• | Lorraine Currie

Freedom of Information in Scotland – vital updates

With digital communications and tools such as WhatsApp firmly part of our daily lives, it’s no wonder that questions around what is, and is not, covered by Freedom of Information are arising.

• 14 June 2024
• | Craig McCracken

Navigating the New UK Tipping Rules: A Guide for Employers

On 1 October 2024, new UK-wide legislation on tipping will come into force, significantly altering the landscape for restaurants and other hospitality outlets. These changes mandate that tips must be passed onto all workers fairly without any deductions being made, with businesses required to have a written policy and keep records detailing how tips have been dealt with.

• Date: 29 August 2024

Managers’ Bootcamp 2024

In this one-day management bootcamp, we covered the knowledge and skills needed to handle key issues within your team, including conduct, coaching and improving performance, managing absence, avoiding discrimination, and a great deal more.

• 6 June 2024
• | Musab Hemsi

What do the changes in TUPE transfer regulations mean for you?

The Employment Rights Regulations 2023 comes into effect on 1 July 2024. The UK's Transfer of Undertakings Regulations provide legal protections for employees who are impacted when a business changes hands or a customer decides to outsource, re-tender or bring services in-house.  Many find TUPE regulations complicated and time-consuming, however, it is crucial to get them right and stay legally compliant.