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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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Dave Berry

The PIP Breast Implant Scandal Ruling

February 16, 2023May 21, 2021 by Dave Berry

After ten years, a court in Paris has ruled that the victims of the PIP breast implant scandal will now be liable for compensation. This comes after finding German company, TUV Rheinland, which certified the … Read more

Craig McCann

Contract Update

May 18, 2021 by Craig McCann

In light of the effect of COVID on many contracts businesses are recommended to review their terms of business for future protection. The inclusion of a force majeure clause can give some certainty in an … Read more

Alan McCormack

Mental Health at Work

May 14, 2021 by Alan McCormack

Perhaps, now more than ever, mental wellbeing is of a paramount concern in our daily lives, as we ease out of another lockdown. The culture in regard to mental health awareness has changed dramatically over … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

February 16, 2023May 12, 2021 by Ainsley McCabe

This week (10th -16th May 2021) is Mental Health Awareness Week and theme for this year is nature. This theme was chosen as during the first pandemic research by the Mental Health Foundation showed that … Read more

Alan McCormack

ACAS Report Estimates that Workplace Conflict Costs Employers £28.5 Billion per Year

May 11, 2021 by Alan McCormack

The report, published today, estimates that dealing with workplace conflict costs UK employers an equivalent of just over £1,000 for every employee. This is based on and includes the cost to employers in handling formal … Read more

Dave Berry

The Importance of Communication: Deaf Awareness Week 2021

February 16, 2023May 6, 2021 by Dave Berry

Deaf Awareness Week is taking place from 3 May 2021 until 9 May 2021 with the aim of promoting the positive aspects of deafness, social inclusion and raising awareness. Currently over 12 million people in … Read more

Alan McCormack

What if my employee no longer consents to furlough?

July 21, 2021April 6, 2021 by Alan McCormack

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

Dave Berry

Jackson Boyd are on the move!

February 16, 2023March 31, 2021 by Dave Berry

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

Alan McCormack

Covid-19 Vaccination – Employment Implications

February 22, 2021 by Alan McCormack

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

Alan McCormack

Uber loses Supreme Court battle – Uber drivers are workers

February 19, 2021 by Alan McCormack

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

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