Ethical Veganism – A Protected Belief Under The Equality Act 2010
In the recent case of Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports an employment tribunal ruled that ethical veganism can be a philosophical belief worthy of protection under the Equality Act 2010. It is well known that the Act (which protects against discrimination, harassment and victimisation) covers religion and religious beliefs. It is less well known that it […]
The Private Residential Tenancy: Notice to Leave Dates
The First-tier Tribunal recently considered the date to be stated in a notice to leave on or after which the landlord can expect to make an application to the Tribunal for eviction. By way of background, where a landlord wishes to recover possession of a Private Residential Tenancy, the landlord must serve a notice to […]
Property Damage: The Importance of Evidence
The recent First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) decision of Ritchie v Finlayson highlights the importance of providing sufficient evidence when making a claim against tenants for damage to the let property and contents. When a tenant vacates a property there may be times when the property is not left in the same condition as […]
HR Resolutions for 2019
Before we all down tools for Christmas, it might be an idea to think about what sort of ‘resolutions’ you wish to make for your business in the coming year. Sometimes, the personnel issues are the ones that go to the bottom of a to-do list so now is a good time to think of […]
Finding A Traineeship: A (Brief) A-Z from a Trainee’s Perspective
You have studied hard, attained your law degree and you are finally ready to be a Trainee Solicitor. Now, all that is left to do is to find a traineeship! But, how exactly do you do that? Importantly, the answer to this is not the same for everyone. For some, the answer is more straightforward […]
Election 2019: Implications for Employment Law
As we wake up this morning we are presented with the seismic shift in the landscape of UK politics with the Conservatives taking control of the House of Commons with a landslide victory. Whilst the reality of what lies ahead in the next 5 years remains to be seen, there will of course be an impact […]
Difference Between a Servitude and Wayleave
The key difference is that a wayleave does not have to comply with any strict rules of creation. Wayleaves provide rights similar to those found in servitudes but can be created without the need to identify a benefited property. Wayleaves are binding for a specified period and against successors in title rather than being personal […]
Fair Work Charter for Severe Weather
The Scottish Government and the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) have jointly created A Fair Work Charter for Severe Weather, setting out guidelines for both employers and workers for managing the effects of severe weather on work. The Charter was developed as a response to the severe weather brought in by the ‘Beast from the East’ […]
Energy Efficiency Regulations To Come Into Force
The Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 are proposed to come into force on 1 April 2020. The purpose of these regulations is to tackle the the least energy-efficient properties in Scotland. These regulations outline minimum standards of energy efficiency landlords must meet for domestic private rented properties. EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) are used […]
Tenancy Deposit Update – Landlord Warning!
Since 2012, landlords in Scotland have been required to lodge security deposits in one of three approved tenancy deposit schemes. Landlords should by now be well aware of their obligations to lodge deposits within 30 working days and to provide tenants with specific information relating to the tenancy and the deposit. The scheme is regulated […]
