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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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Alan McCormack

Stress at Work – Psychiatric Injury

January 15, 2020March 22, 2019 by Alan McCormack

In 2018, work-related stress, anxiety or depression accounted for over half of all working days lost due to ill health in Great Britain. This makes sense given that 1 in 6 workers is currently dealing … Read more

Alan Cameron

Scottish Government Considers Changes to Law of Private Parking Fines

March 21, 2019 by Alan Cameron

The ability to avoid parking fines by refusing to name a driver who parked a vehicle incurred on private land may soon be a thing of the past as reports indicate that Scottish Government officials … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment Rights Arising From Stress At Work

June 10, 2019March 18, 2019 by Alan McCormack

All employers have a duty of care owed to their employees and are responsible for their safety at work. Dealing with stress can be a significant factor in an employee’s safety and wellbeing at work. … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Stress at Work – Bullying and Harassment

March 14, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

At Jackson Boyd, we frequently speak to clients who are mistreated at work. Understandably, this treatment can result in individuals feeling stressed at work. Stress can also have a negative impact on our mental health. … Read more

Alan Cameron

Calls for new rules to boost new build buyers powers of redress

August 15, 2019March 11, 2019 by Alan Cameron

A new report has suggested that people buying new build homes should be able to hold back 5% of the purchase price until they are satisfied that the house builder has fixed any problems or … Read more

Alan Cameron

Update on the Housing and Property Chamber

March 8, 2019 by Alan Cameron

New powers were introduced on 20th February 2019. One of the main changes is the ability to seek service by advertisement. This is a particularly helpful change to proceedings for Landlords who have tenants abandon … Read more

Alan McCormack

Not your religion

March 5, 2019 by Alan McCormack

It has recently been held by the Employment Appeal Tribunal that dismissal of a teacher at an Ultraorthodox Jewish nursery who was dismissed for refusing to lie about cohabiting with her boyfriend, did not constitute … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Green Card Required?

February 27, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

UK drivers intending to take their cars with them when travelling outside the UK should be aware of the likely requirement for a Green Card in the event of a no deal Brexit on 29th … Read more

Van McKellar

Summary Justice

February 25, 2019 by Van McKellar

Most Scottish civil court actions tend to resolve short of proof (i.e. an evidential hearing). That’s usually because the parties settle, but there can be other procedural reasons. Sometimes a case can be knocked out … Read more

Gwenan White

British workers likely to work even when sick

February 22, 2019 by Gwenan White

A recent study of British workers by Aviva Insurance has found that around 70% of those surveyed have attended work while unwell. The report suggests that most employees continued to attend work when suffering from … Read more

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