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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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David McKinney

The Queen’s Speech

February 16, 2023June 21, 2017 by David McKinney

The Queen’s Speech comes following a General Election whose outcome was not predicted by most. While we have a period of political uncertainty, it is unsurprising that the majority of the legislative programme relates to … Read more

David McKinney

Tale as Old as Time: The Price of Beauty

October 2, 2018June 20, 2017 by David McKinney

To many of us, appearance is important. It would not be unusual for many of us to spend time on our appearance before meeting friends for dinner, appearing in front of a sheriff, or simply … Read more

Dave Berry

No blame, No Claim, but Premiums Still on the Rise

November 13, 2019June 19, 2017 by Dave Berry

Insurance premiums for drivers have increased significantly over the last few years. Last year alone an insurance premium increased by an average of £110 according to a comparison site. Various reasons have been suggested for … Read more

Alan McCormack

Don’t Leaf Me Alone

August 15, 2019June 16, 2017 by Alan McCormack

A council worker sued his employer for racial discrimination due to an overgrown pot plant. Benyam Kenbata, 34, worked with Westminster Council. He alleged that he was deliberately being segregated based on his colleague placing … Read more

Alan McCormack

The World (not) in Union?

June 10, 2019June 15, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Recent statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Trade Union membership in the UK has dropped to its lowest level since records began. The figures released indicate that only 6.2 million … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment Tribunal Fees: Preventing Access to Justice?

August 15, 2019June 9, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Employment Tribunal fees were introduced in July 2013 by the coalition government. The reason for their introduction was that fees would “disincentivise unreasonable behaviour, like pursuing weak or vexatious claims”. When there was no fee … Read more

Van McKellar

Enforcing Foreign (i.e. non-Scottish) Judgements in Scotland

December 13, 2017June 6, 2017 by Van McKellar

It can often seem to be adding insult to injury to get a court judgement only to be frustrated because it needs to be enforced in Scotland. That fact may be something to consider at … Read more

Jackson Boyd CSR

Jackson Boyd Staff Lend a Helping Hand (or two!)

February 16, 2023June 5, 2017 by Jackson Boyd CSR

Deaf Awareness week ran from 15 May 2017 until 22 May 2017. During this week our Louise Edgar, Paralegal, taught one of her friends, Fiona McGhee, a Primary School Teacher, the British Sign Language (BSL) … Read more

Alan McCormack

To beard or not to beard

June 10, 2019June 2, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Not to beard would appear to be the answer for construction company Mears, who have banned workers from having beards on the grounds of health and safety. Workers at a London site were told that … Read more

Alan McCormack

The Whistleblowing Doctor, the Protected Disclosure & the Unfair Dismissal

August 15, 2019June 2, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) upholds decision in favour of Whistleblower in Dr Beatt –v– Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Facts Dr Beatt was a consultant cardiologist with Croydon University Hospital from 2005 until September 2012, … Read more

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