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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

Car Crash and Whiplash: What To Do

October 2, 2018September 11, 2017 by Dave Berry

Following a road traffic accident, common themes arise. Liability, the extent of damage caused, injuries and hire costs are regularly disputed by the responsible party or their insurer. Taking the following steps immediately after an … Read more

Dave Berry

Informed Consent – Update

December 13, 2017September 7, 2017 by Dave Berry

Following the case of Montgomery –v- Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11, the law in Scotland in relation to informed consent was largely brought into line with the position South of the Border. It follows … Read more

Debbie Milne

Improving the Safety of New and Learner Drivers

December 13, 2017September 6, 2017 by Debbie Milne

The number of road traffic accidents taking place on the country’s rural roads has prompted road safety charity Brake to call for changes to the current learner driver system.

Alan McCormack

Greater Action Required to Tackle Scotland’s Pay Gaps

December 13, 2017September 5, 2017 by Alan McCormack

A major shake-up of working culture in Scotland is required to help reduce persistent pay gaps.

Alan McCormack

Dhami v Tesco Stores Limited

August 15, 2019September 5, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Following the abolition of employment tribunal fees, the Employment Tribunal has handed down an interesting judgment in the case of R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor. The Claimant was employed by Tesco … Read more

Alan McCormack

Foster Carers are Council Employees, Finds Tribunal

June 10, 2019September 1, 2017 by Alan McCormack

A recent decision of the Glasgow Employment Tribunal has ruled that a couple who foster children for Glasgow Council should be viewed as employees of the council, reports the Herald.

Alan Cameron

Data Protection in the 21st Century

May 1, 2018August 31, 2017 by Alan Cameron

The UK government has published a statement of intent, setting out details of the upcoming Data Protection Bill (DPB) which is intended to give effect to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the … Read more

Alan Cameron

It’s just not cricket…

August 15, 2019August 29, 2017 by Alan Cameron

BBC news recently reported about a dispute erupting between a cricket club and its neighbours after residents said players were too noisy. In response to a planning application for a new practice area, residents living … Read more

Alan McCormack

Suspension of a teacher was breach of contract

June 10, 2019August 28, 2017 by Alan McCormack

In the recent case of Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth, the High Court considered whether it was reasonable to suspend a teacher, to allow for a fair misconduct investigation to take place or if … Read more

Alan McCormack

Glasgow Council workers win equal pay appeal

August 15, 2019August 24, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The Court of Session has quashed the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal which held that Glasgow City Council’s salary grading scheme was valid in terms of equal pay legislation and ruled that the scheme … Read more

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