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Jackson Boyd’s Edinburgh and Glasgow offices are always busy and at any one time there are many newsworthy things going on. Check in here to find out what we are up to and who we have helped.

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Recruitment

Employment Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

April 7, 2021 by Recruitment

The Role: Job Title: Solicitor/Senior Solicitor depending on experienceDepartment: EmploymentPrimary Location: Glasgow City Centre – initially home working before moving to a blend of office and remote workingHours of Work: Full time (35 hours), PermanentSalary: CompetitiveReports to: Partner … Read more

Lorelle Doyle

What if my employee no longer consents to furlough?

April 6, 2021 by Lorelle Doyle

As we reach the light at the end of the tunnel in relation to the pandemic we reflect that “furlough” was a word rarely heard or utilised pre March 2020, now firmly a staple of … Read more

Pamela Bradshaw

Jackson Boyd are on the move!

March 31, 2021 by Pamela Bradshaw

Over the past year we have faced many challenges with the majority of staff working from home during the Covid-19 Pandemic. With things starting to open up and offices returning to normal we are delighted … Read more

Laura Macdonald

Covid-19 Vaccination – Employment Implications

February 22, 2021 by Laura Macdonald

There are increasing questions arising in relation to whether an employer can require its employee to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, or whether there would be any ability to discipline or dismiss them for a refusal … Read more

Laura Macdonald

Uber loses Supreme Court battle – Uber drivers are workers

February 19, 2021 by Laura Macdonald

This morning’s ruling from the Supreme Court in the case of Uber v Aslam unanimously rejects Uber’s appeal against earlier decisions that its drivers should be treated as workers and not self-employed contractors. This is … Read more

Lorelle Doyle

Gender reassignment protection: Equality Act found to cover non binary and gender fluid individuals

February 15, 2021 by Lorelle Doyle

October 2020 welcomed the judgement of the landmark case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. This case, while still being a judgement at first instance, provides welcome guidance on who is protected under s7 … Read more

Recruitment

Personal Injury Paralegal

February 8, 2021 by Recruitment

The Role: Job Title: Personal Injury ParalegalPrimary Location: Glasgow City Centre – initially remote working before moving to a blend of office and remote workingHours of Work: Full time (35 hours), PermanentSalary: CompetitiveReports to: Partner Description … Read more

Recruitment

Personal Injury Solicitor

February 8, 2021 by Recruitment

The Role: Job Title: Personal Injury SolicitorPrimary Location: Glasgow City Centre – initially remote working before moving to a blend of office and remote workingHours of Work: Full time (35 hours), PermanentSalary: CompetitiveReports to: Partner Description of Role: … Read more

Yvonne Robertson

Consumer Rights During Lockdown

February 26, 2021January 14, 2021 by Yvonne Robertson

If you purchased goods or services after 1 October 2015, then your rights are governed by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. The Act covers consumer rights in terms of both goods and services, so can … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Virtual Court Hearings become a Reality

January 5, 2021 by Ainsley McCabe

Over the course of the last few months the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has been rolling out and testing its WebEx platform, used to conduct virtual court hearings. The capability is already used in … Read more

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