Writing in Scottish Legal News, John McArthur has called for a complete reworking of the current state of taxes in the UK. “Unless the government find a simpler, easier and more streamlined system for collecting Inheritance Tax”, he states, “the system cannot cope with any increase in the number of estates subject to Inheritance Tax”.
According to the latest figures on employment, Scotland is the only nation bucking the unemployment figures seen across the rest of the UK.
Honda has agreed to pay a £15-million settlement agreement over claims that it discriminated against some customers based on race.
Female employment in Scotland has hit a record high according to statistics from the Scottish government with employment across the country also rising.
Last minute talks are underway in a bid to stop CalMac workers going on strike on Friday. Caledonian MacBrayne ferry staff are to go on strike on Friday but will stop working any overtime as of Wednesday.
The number of reforms has almost doubled in the last year despite reforms to try and cap the number of tribunals. Despite an initial decrease in the number of cases, the numbers have since rebounded.
According to a report from the Scottish Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) numerous Scots are facing unfair and difficult employment conditions.
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Two thirds of new fully employed workers are earning below the living wage according to research conducted by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
A ruling of the European Court of Justice could mean back-dated payouts for thousands of workers across Scotland. The judgment allows employees throughout the UK to claim holiday pay for regular overtime, commission and shift allowances.
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