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Insights | Employment
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Workplace investigations – what happens next?

Employment lawyers are well versed in misconduct or grievance investigations at work. We can advise on the beginning, middle and end of the investigatory process and what should be expected for both the employer and employee. So far so good. But one aspect which often escapes lawyers’ critical consideration is – what happens to the parties involved after an investigation is concluded?

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Insights | Employment

When it comes to bereavement, don’t forget about men

Traditional gender and cultural stereotypes really do have a lot to answer for. We’re almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century, yet too many men still believe that displaying visible signs of grief and sadness is a weakness.

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Insights | Employment

Is it time for UK staff to finally “switch off”?

As the line between work and home continues to blur, the concept of a ‘right to switch off’ is gaining traction. The UK Government’s proposal aims to address an increasingly common issue: the expectation of constant availability.

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Insights | Rural

The Autumn Budget 2024 – Changes to inheritance tax for rural land and business owners

Discover the changes introduced in the Autumn Budget 2024 and learn how they could impact you and your business

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Insights | Rural

The importance of community transport initiatives in rural Scotland

Good transport networks in rural areas are essential for both the health of the local economy and the vibrancy of local communities. However, despite being in an era where we have never been more connected, we see significant challenges when connecting rural communities via public transport.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector

Trustees’ Week – your quick guide to charity trustee duties

It’s a difficult and tumultuous time in the UK and many organisations will be facing the squeeze, particularly in the third sector. Many charitable organisations will still be dealing with the fallout from the pandemic while also grappling with increased operational costs. Some will also have seen a spike in demand due to the cost-of-living crisis, and the combination has led to strenuous financial pressures.

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Events | Employment
  • Date: 19 November 2024

Club HR: The Employment Rights Bill

Join us for our next Club HR, where we'll help you navigate the most ground-breaking workplace changes in a decade.

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Insights | Rural

Rural Crime – a grim reality but there are positive steps you can take

Recent figures from NFU have revealed that the cost of Rural Crime in Scotland increased by approximately 35% in 2023 compared to the previous year; with rural crime costing the UK an estimated £52.8m in 2023, up from £50.6m the previous year.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector

KLTR’s OPTS: Six months on

1 September 2024 marked 6 months from the launch of The King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) innovative Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS), and so we thought it would be interesting to look at the initial successes.

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Insights | Employment
  • 18 October 2024
  • | Struan Hepburn

The Employment Rights Bill: Labour’s vision & what we can expect

The Employment Rights Bill marks a significant moment in UK employment law, signalling widespread reforms over the coming years.

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