We frequently get the question, “How do you handle an employee who has raised a counter grievance during disciplinary proceedings in the workplace?” This is a common occurrence and problem that many employers encounter. When informed that they are the subject of disciplinary action, many employees respond by filing a counter grievance. This complaint might…
Who is allowed to view a will after someone dies in Scotland mostly depends on which stage in the estate administration process they want to see the Will. The administration of an estate can be broadly divided into two stages: before and after the issuance of confirmation. The court’s confirmation is a legal document that…
Legal disputes in Scotland typically focus on the interactions between parties that involve a contract or a violation of a duty of care. However, what happens if there are no such obligations or agreements between the parties and one party has experienced a loss? Is there anything that can be done if there is no…
The Advocacy by SGT Law Firm team is made up of a variety of senior counsel-level and newly-called Solicitor Advocates with experience. It is common for a solicitor advocate at SGT Law Firm to serve as junior counsel in a case, with the senior being either a QC from Advocacy by SGT Law Firm or…
In legal writing, the phrase “without prejudice” is often used. It serves to provide a safe environment for parties to communicate freely in the hopes of a genuine attempt to settle the dispute without worrying that what they say or write will be used against them in court. It prevents actual settlement discussions, whether verbal…
Define Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) A “genuine occupational requirement” (GOR) is a protection in today’s laws about race, religion or belief, age, and sexual orientation. This lets an employer say that because of the nature of the job, only people of a particular ethnicity, religion, age, etc. are qualified. There is no “GOR” defence for…
Any company that employs remote or hybrid workers should take into consideration the potential tax breaks and deductions offered to workers who commute from their homes. Employers may directly reimburse home-based workers for some household costs in the form of tax-free payments. Employees who work from home may also be eligible to claim some of…
Whether you have been closely following the news coverage of the ongoing trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in Virginia, USA, or you have been unable to ignore it, for the most part, it has not been as brutal as many would have anticipated. The amount of objections raised by the solicitors representing Mr…
The Scottish Government has announced that the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) charge for Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) will increase from 4% to 6%. Scotland’s equivalent of stamp duty is called LBTT. Both residential and commercial property transactions in Scotland are subject to this property tax. In addition to the LBTT fee, the ADS…
When purchasing a residential property in Scotland, find out if you must pay the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS). What exactly is an Additional Dwelling Supplement or ADS? Any Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) that may be owed is increased by the ADS fee. In Scotland, you must pay it if you purchase a second…