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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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Jennifer Rowlinson

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Health and Safety at Work

May 18, 2021May 8, 2020 by Jennifer Rowlinson

Difficulties in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have sadly been a recurring headline since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began to have a significant effect on the way that we in the UK live and work. … Read more

Dave Berry

Communication during Lockdown: Deaf Awareness Week 2020

May 4, 2020 by Dave Berry

Deaf Awareness Week is taking place from 4 May 2020 until 10 May 2020 with the aim of raising awareness and challenges of Deafness and hearing loss faced by 1 in 6 people in the … Read more

Dave Berry

Coronavirus and Health and Safety at Work

May 18, 2021May 1, 2020 by Dave Berry

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has catapulted the world into uncharted waters. Each of us in the UK, from individuals to businesses, is continuing to try our best and adjust to the new circumstances in which … Read more

Gwenan White

Caught Speeding During a Pandemic?

April 23, 2020 by Gwenan White

It was reported last week that Surrey Police said they pulled over a motorist driving on the M25 at 130 mph. The motorist allegedly told the officers: “I thought the faster I went the less … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Housing Law Update – Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020

April 17, 2020April 7, 2020 by Ainsley McCabe

On 1 April 2020, the Scottish Parliament passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020. It received Royal Assent on 6 April 2020 and comes into force today 7th April. This Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 was passed … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employees’ rights

April 2, 2020 by Alan McCormack

REDUNDANCY PAYMENT Provided that an employee has two years’ continuous service, they will be entitled to statutory redundancy pay. This is based on the employee’s gross salary (subject to a statutory cap of £525 per week), their age and amount of … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Teacher proceeds with personal injury claim against West Lothian Council

October 30, 2020March 27, 2020 by Jennifer Rowlinson

The Court of Session has ruled that a primary school teacher can proceed with a personal injury claim against West Lothian Council, her former employer, despite the Council’s arguing that she was personally barred from … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment Tribunal rejects claim

March 24, 2020 by Alan McCormack

Employment Tribunal rejects claim that a belief that sex is “biologically immutable” amounts to a philosophical belief that should be protected by the Equality Act 2010 The Employment Tribunal has recently provided its Judgment in … Read more

John Lawrie

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

May 30, 2024March 23, 2020 by John Lawrie

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have been undertaking extensive preparation to allow us to respond. We have put in place steps to protect the health and safety of our staff while continuing … Read more

Craig McCann

When you can’t see the wood for the trees

March 18, 2020 by Craig McCann

A recent case considered the position that if there were a number of rows of trees planted – could it be considered to be an area of woodland as opposed to a ‘high hedge’? Brian … Read more

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