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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

Discrimination – An Overview

July 10, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

Discrimination is treating someone unfairly because of who they are. The Act also protects you if people in your life, e.g. family members, have a protected characteristic and you’re treated unfairly because of their protected … Read more

Alan McCormack

Holiday Pay

July 8, 2019 by Alan McCormack

All employees are entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of paid holidays per year of their employment under the Working Time Regulations 1998. This means that all full time employees are entitled to take 5.6 … Read more

Alan Cameron

You Gotta Fight for your Flight

July 5, 2019 by Alan Cameron

Flight delays are one of the most frustrating elements of either setting off on holiday or when you are about to head home after a trip. EU law recognises these frustrations and has given travellers … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment Protection for New Parents

June 28, 2019 by Alan McCormack

In early this year, the UK government launched a consultation on increasing employment protection for pregnant women and new mothers & fathers. A significant number of people still find themselves facing problems at work, which … Read more

Dave Berry

Sumburgh Super Puma Tragedy: Fatal Accident Inquiry to be Held

June 25, 2019 by Dave Berry

On 23 August 2013 four lives were lost when a Super Puma helicopter crashed whilst on approach to Sumburgh Airport on Shetland with eighteen passengers on board. The helicopter was transporting passengers from North Sea … Read more

John McKeown

Jackson Boyd’s Comedy Night for Besty’s

February 16, 2023June 19, 2019 by John McKeown

Following last year’s success, Jackson Boyd is holding their second Comedy Night on Thursday 20 June 2019. This year’s line-up is Ray Bradshaw (Best Solo Festival or Tour Show, Scottish Comedy Awards 2018) Graham Mackie … Read more

Alan Cameron

Recent announcement by The Scottish Court & Tribunals Service

June 17, 2019 by Alan Cameron

On June 12th 2019 it was announced that members of the public are being invited to give their views on a new sentencing guideline setting out the steps taken by courts in making sentencing decisions, … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment Law Basics

June 12, 2019 by Alan McCormack

Employment law can be very complex and subject to rapid change. However, there are a number of basic requirements that all employees and employers should always be aware of. Written contract Even although you may … Read more

Alan Cameron

ROGUE TRADERS BEWARE

August 15, 2019June 10, 2019 by Alan Cameron

The creation of a Scottish watchdog to represent the interests of consumers is now in sight following the publication of The Consumer Protection Bill. The Bill details how a new organisation of advocacy and advice … Read more

Alan Macdonald

But he ran into the back of me!

June 6, 2019 by Alan Macdonald

As a personal injury lawyer one of the most common types of claim you will deal with is one where your client has brought their car to a stop. It may be due to a … Read more

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