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…

We are aware that purchasing and selling a property may be stressful processes. Our trained and experienced solicitors can walk you through the process and provide you with the assurance you need to sell your house. How Do I Purchase And Sell Real Estate? At SGT Law Firm, we walk you through the process step…

Although you may be familiar with the terms Libel and Slander, you might not be aware of the legal foundation for a Defamation claim. Slander or Libel falls within the broad legal definition of “Defamation”. Libel is written defamation, while slander is spoken defamation. This article will discuss the legal definition of defamation as well…

10 Facts about Alan Turing On June 23, 1912, in London, Alan Turing was born. Turing, an English mathematician, cryptographer, and logician, made revolutionary discoveries that helped the Allies win World War 2. Personal decipherment of the Nazi Enigma Code, employed by German U-boats to prey on North Atlantic trade convoys, was a turning point…

Being referred to as “Britain’s unluckiest Olympian” is something that no one desires. Imagine holding three world championships and a world record. Imagine competing in three events throughout the course of two consecutive Olympics, being disqualified from five of them, and failing to advance from the sixth. Elise Christie, a Scottish short-track speed skater from Livingston, experienced…

When I practised private client law, I frequently observed people agonising over who they should name as the Executor of their Will. When preparing their Wills, it was occasionally the clients’ top worry. Now that I’ve had to deal with probate and inheritance conflicts, I thoroughly get why. A significant amount of responsibility is involved…

We are a renowned group of employment law specialists who only represent senior executives and workers in the UK. Our success rates are very high. Call us at 0141 881 8795. What compensation could you receive with a successful Constructive Dismissal claim? If a tribunal award was made, the compensation amounts shown below would be…