NICOLA WATSON explains the rights of separated parents when it comes to spending holidays with their children Summer holiday planning can become extra complicated for parents who are no longer together but want to ensure they spend some time with their children. While many will come to a mutual agreement over who gets the kids, […]
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How to deal with disgruntled employees
Is no news really good news? NICOLA GRAY says employers should not wait for formal complaints The old adage “no news is good news” may hold some truth in everyday life, but when it comes to managing a workforce, silence can be misleading. A lack of formal challenge following a management decision doesn’t always mean […]
Be aware of the rules on redundancy
Companies are facing higher employee costs. KAREN HARVIE offers some advice on how to stay within the law when making staff redundant A recent CIPD survey found a sharp increase in the number of UK businesses’ intending to reduce their payroll. Almost a third are expected to cut staff through a combination of redundancies and […]
Tax changes may prompt a family rethink
Changes in tax relief may mean families need to change their plans for the future, say RITCHIE WHYTE and AILEEN ENTWISTLE For decades, pensions were seen as the “safe haven” to cascade wealth efficiently down through the generations. However, changes to how pensions are treated for inheritance tax (IHT) have left many clients perplexed and […]
Buckle up for another bumpy year
Looking ahead: Ross Webb (pic: Terry Murden) ROSS WEBB looks at some of the factors that are likely to give rise to the need for dispute avoidance, management and resolution over the next 12 months The turbulence of the past few years has sorely tested businesses’ resilience in Scotland, and beyond. From the still-persisting impacts […]