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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

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023: UK workers to take home more pay as withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful.

May 2, 2024August 3, 2023 by Alan McCormack

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023, meaning as estimated £200 million a year will go back into the pockets of 2 million UK workers by retaining tips, … Read more

Alan McCormack

Embracing AI in the Workplace: A Cautionary Tale

July 20, 2023 by Alan McCormack

We take a look at a recent case involving the use of AI by lawyers, and consider whether businesses are really welcoming it within the workplace. The issue of whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) can and … Read more

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JOB VACANCY

July 13, 2023 by Recruitment

Personal Injury Paralegal: EL/PL Description of Role: Jackson Boyd’s Personal Injury Team is ranked as leading by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. We are currently looking for a paralegal to join our EL/PL … Read more

Natalie Gangel

Understanding Claims for Diminution in Value

September 12, 2024June 15, 2023 by Natalie Gangel

In Scotland, a claim for diminution in value refers to a legal concept that allows individuals to seek compensation for the reduced value of their property, as a result of damage or loss caused by … Read more

Kathryn Russell

E-Scooters and E-Bikes

September 12, 2024June 8, 2023 by Kathryn Russell

E-Scooters In 2020, The UK Government introduced legislation trialling the use of e-scooters, through local authorities, for a period of 12 months via approved rental companies. The trial has been extended to the end of … Read more

Alan McCormack

New Protections for Parents, Pregnant Employees and Carers receive Royal Assent

May 2, 2024June 2, 2023 by Alan McCormack

On 24 May 2023, three bills received Royal Assent. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill, Carer’s Leave Bill and Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill then became the Neonatal Care (Leave and … Read more

Laura Rankin

A GUIDE TO PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHAT CAN I CLAIM FOR?

May 23, 2024May 25, 2023 by Laura Rankin

5. Lost Earnings If you have suffered an injury through no fault of your own and had to take time off work, you could be entitled to make a claim for loss of earnings. The … Read more

Alan McCormack

ACAS survey finds 30% of employers likely to make redundancies over the next year

May 2, 2024May 25, 2023 by Alan McCormack

This month, ACAS published the results of a new survey on redundancies. It found that that 30% of employers are likely to make staff redundant in the next 12 months. The survey found that 41% of … Read more

David McKinney

A guide to chronic pain

May 18, 2023May 11, 2023 by David McKinney

As specialist personal injury lawyers, we frequently represent clients who have been diagnosed with chronic pain post-trauma, as a result of an accident that wasn’t their fault. Receiving a diagnosis of chronic pain can be … Read more

Tony McTigue

Agricultural Beasts and Where You Don’t Want to Find Them

May 23, 2024May 4, 2023 by Tony McTigue

Spring has sprung and with it comes a greater presence of livestock in our neighbours’ fields. Those living in rural areas can face a real problem when livestock wander from their fields. It is far … Read more

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