WHAT’S THAT COMING OVER THE HILL?………IS IT A MONSTER? NO, IT’S SCARIER THAN THAT – IT’S AUTO-ENROLMENT!
The most seismic change in the provision of benefits in retirement is happening right now, but unbelievably, the majority of employers and employees directly affected by it don’t seem to know anything about it. The largest employers are already complying with the new Auto-Enrolment legislation, but every employer will be obliged to comply over the […]
Ellen’s Babes
This year staff, former staff, various friends, relatives and assorted dogs are taking part in The Race for Life 5k run at Aberdeen Beach on Sunday 30th June to raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of Ellen McKenzie. Ellen was a dear friend and colleague who sadly died at the end of last […]
Employment Law Update
Settlement Agreements One of the biggest headaches for a small business is navigating its way through the employment laws which afford protection to their employees. More than 90% of all business in the UK are small businesses. There is a perception amongst many that complying with all of the rules and regulations is costly and […]
New Recruits
We are delighted to announce that we have added quite a number of legal staff to our Aberdeen and Stonehaven offices. They are:- Raymond McCombie – Raymond joined our Stonehaven office in February this year as a private client/chamber solicitor; Lili Hunter – Lili, a specialist in employment law, joined our main office in July […]
Powers of Attorney
The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 changed the way Powers of Attorney are dealt with in Scotland, requiring the documents to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before being operated. Postal registration used to take up to 12 weeks, meaning that there was a considerable delay before the […]
Property Sales – 2013 Review
2013 has seen a turnaround in the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire property market. There has been a marked increase in both the volume of property sales and the prices achieved. Levels of activity are significantly higher than they were even a year ago. Figures from Aberdeen Solicitors Property Centre show a 30% increase in the volume of […]
Snowy Days
As the leaves begin to change colour and the days become shorter you may already be experiencing some trepidation about winter. Snow in particular whilst beloved of children and skiers can cause serious disruption and inconvenience, especially for employers and employees. Employees have an obligation to attend at their workplaces unless they are sick or […]
Scottish Hockey Appointment
Angie Keith our IT Manager (pictured) was appointed in 2013 to the board of directors at Scottish Hockey. Angie has been involved in hockey since her school days and currently both plays for, and is a committee member of, Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club. Angie’s specialism lies in her 25 years’ experience in IT […]
To sign or not to sign – is that the (only) question?
There is a Bill appearing before the Scottish Parliament in the coming months which seeks to make the signing (or ‘execution’) of contractual documents, easier. This Bill, when given Royal Assent, will be called the “Conclusion of Contracts (Scotland) Act” The current law on this area is contained in the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act […]
A New Dawn
James Collie and George Collie joined forces to establish the Firm of James and George Collie in 1856, some 158 years ago. Partners and staff have come and gone, but throughout the years the ethics of the Firm remain unchanged – to provide, in a professional and caring manner, the full range of services that […]