Loch Employment Law’s 12 Tips of Christmas

December – the chaos of Seasonal festivities, workload deadlines, travel disruption and notorious office parties has begun. As the song goes “So this is Christmas”! While the fortnight before the Yuletide break can offer a welcome opportunity for colleagues to relax and celebrate, the festive period also presents its own unique employment law challenges.

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2018 Year of Young People

Young people who make an important impact to the growth and development of Scotland. There are a number of initiatives open to young people

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Letting agent regulation is imminent – are you prepared?

A new Code of Practice is being introduced in January 2018, regulating the way letting agents deliver their services in Scotland

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Enjoy the festive period but don’t let the hangover last until Spring.

Christmas is almost upon us with only 2 weeks to go until, for most, the festivities and over indulgence begins.

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It’s time for a grown-up conversation about how to help solve Scotland’s housing crisis

Housing has risen up the political agenda once again and, as happens with most politically sensitive subjects, the debate about it has immediately become rancorous and ultimately unproductive.

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Declare your views on receiving life-prolonging medical treatment before it’s too late

Living Wills are not yet legally binding in Scotland, however a recent case in England shows that medical staff are putting greater emphasis on respecting the wishes of patients.

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“You mean more to me than anything in the world and I need you to believe me…”

It was announced yesterday that Prince Harry has become engaged to US actress and star of TV show Suits (Rachel Zane), Meghan Markle.

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Key Considerations When Selecting an Offsite Meeting Venue

Organising an Offsite meeting or conference brings several challenges; arranging attendees, designing and coordinating the agenda, and selecting and liaising with venues.

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Transfer of Agricultural Tenancies, now on death, during lifetime or with a view to retirement?

The introduction of Part 10 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 has brought, as many are aware, an improvement in the options available to a 1991 Act tenant when considering a transfer of an interest in the tenancy.

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5 of the Best Royalty-Free Image Websites

You have just finished writing the perfect blog you have dedicated your time and effort on. How about spending hours developing a brand new website, only to discover that you lack that awe-inspiring image...

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