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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, along with the latest insight and industry news.

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Craig McCann

ARE YOU BEING CHARGED OVER THE ODDS IF YOU WANT TO SPEAK WITH CUSTOMER SERVICES?

May 25, 2022 by Craig McCann

At this current time online shopping has never been so popular and in this digital age we are encouraged to make any enquires about purchases or complaints about goods by email or online chat boxes. … Read more

Recruitment

Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Handler

May 6, 2022 by Recruitment

The Role: Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Handler Primary Location: Glasgow City Centre Hours of Work: Full time (35 hours), Permanent Salary: Competitive Reports to: Partner Description of Role: Jackson Boyd’s Personal Injury Team is ranked as a … Read more

Alan Cameron

Late Payment of Commercial Debts

April 12, 2022 by Alan Cameron

The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, (the Act), is of the United Kingdom Parliament and enables businesses to charge their commercial customers interest and compensation on overdue invoices. The effect of the … Read more

Dave Berry

Uniform Approach

February 16, 2023April 1, 2022 by Dave Berry

As our staff are starting to come back into the office we are delighted to announce that we will be the first law firm in Scotland to introduce uniforms for all our staff. At the … Read more

Alan McCormack

Discrimination Awards – Updated Vento Bands

March 28, 2022 by Alan McCormack

“Injury to feelings” compensation can be awarded in successful discrimination cases. The Equality Act 2010 expressly provides that compensation for discrimination may include (or be entirely made up of) compensation for injury to feelings. This … Read more

Alan Cameron

Scottish Government introduces new regulations signaling intent to end the extended notice period for tenants in Scotland.

March 8, 2022 by Alan Cameron

The Scottish Government has introduced new regulations signaling its intent to end the extended notice period for tenants in Scotland. At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic the Scottish Government put in place additional protections … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment Law Update: Annual Increase to Employment Compensation Limits Announced

March 1, 2022 by Alan McCormack

The new compensation limits for Employment Tribunal claims have been announced. The new limits, currently being approved by Parliament, will take effect from 6 April 2022. The key changes are: the limit on a week’s … Read more

Jack Campbell

8 Changes to the Highway Code

September 12, 2024February 28, 2022 by Jack Campbell

Following a public consultation which ran from 30 June to 30 October 2020, new changes have been implemented to the Highway Code to provide more safety to vulnerable road users including cyclists, horse riders and … Read more

Alan McCormack

COT3 Waiver Clause Covered Future Employment Tribunal Claim

February 28, 2022 by Alan McCormack

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently delivered their judgement on a claim brought by an employee after a COT3 had been agreed and signed (Arvunescu v Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd [2022] EAT 26). COT3’s are … Read more

Alan McCormack

The 4-Day Working Week: Belgium Becomes The Latest Country To Introduce New Flexible Working Laws

February 28, 2022 by Alan McCormack

Last week we witnessed further developments in the trend of countries introducing a 4-day working week, with the Belgian government announcing a new law that will introduce the right for employees to request to work … Read more

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