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Jennifer RowlinsonIt is the time of year which we all look forward too. We are taking annual leave and preparing for our annual summer holidays. However, for some individuals, their annual summer holiday can take an … Read more
Dave BerryAs reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is being increased from -0.75% to -0.25% in England and Wales. The rate is an important took when quantifying future losses in personal … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonSummer is finally here, and for a number of us this means that it is festival season. As enjoyable as festivals can be, though, they also create conditions that can create a high risk of … Read more
Alan McCormackThe latest figures from the government-backed Hampton-Alexander review of women who occupy a seat on the Board of companies shows that 32.1% of Board positions across the top 100 listed firms in the UK in … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonDiscrimination 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 McCormackAll 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 CameronFlight 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 McCormackIn 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 BerryOn 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 McKeownFollowing 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
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