Member Blogs

05 Feb 2024

Reclaiming National Insurance contributions on car allowances – have the rules changed?

By Niamh McKenna, AAB When it comes to NIC on car allowances- we would always advise that you don’t leave money in HMRC’s pot. HMRC have no…

17 Jan 2024

Have you really reported all of your income to HMRC?

By Kevin Winters, Personal Tax Expert, Brodies LLP  The beginning of a new year is generally met with enthusiasm by most, often in the hope…

01 Dec 2023

Generation What? – Why we look for individual not stereotyped talent

By Martin Osler, Chief People Officer, Johnston Carmichael  Given all of the conversations about how allegedly challenging it is to engage …

07 Nov 2023

Empowering Women in Science: A Call to Action on World Science Day

By Julie Moulsdale, Managing Director, Perceptive Communicators  This week celebrates World Science Day on 10 November. Working with many s…

01 Nov 2023

Employers should ‘Put a Label on it’ to avoid unfair dismissal claims

By Caroline Carr, Partner & Accredited Specialist in Employment Law and Kimberley Tochel, Trainee Solicitor, BTO Solicitors LLP Often e…

30 Oct 2023

Can you get the sack for asking your employer to pay for your partner’s dinner?

By Pauline Hughes, Solicitor, BTO Solicitors LLP Yes, according to Employment Judge Illing in the recent Employment Tribunal case of Mr Sza…