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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

IKEA UK signs legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to protect staff from sexual harassment

May 2, 2024April 27, 2023 by Alan McCormack

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is an organisation which helps employers prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace by providing guidance, explanations of the law, and provide practical examples of how to prevent … Read more

Angela Wilson

Injuries sustained during sporting activities – can liability for negligence be established?

September 12, 2024April 20, 2023 by Angela Wilson

Can you claim compensation from injuries obtained during sporting activities? The common law principle of volenti was recently examined in Czernuszka v King [2023] EWHC 380 (KB). This principle regulates the ability of those who … Read more

Alan McCormack

Vento bands update: compensation for injured feelings in the Employment Tribunal

March 30, 2023 by Alan McCormack

In the leading case of Vento v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (No 2) [2003] IRLR102, the Court of Appeal set out clear guidelines for the amount of compensation to be given for injured feelings and … Read more

Gwenan White

Expectant mothers in the workplace

March 20, 2023 by Gwenan White

As we celebrate Mothering Sunday on 19 March 2023, what better time to remind employers and employees of the rules and regulations which apply to new and expectant mothers in the workplace! Under the Equality … Read more

Alan McCormack

Annual Increase in Employment Tribunal Limits Announced

March 16, 2023 by Alan McCormack

It is that time of year when the annual increase in employment tribunal compensation limits are published and we have taken a look at the key changes so you don’t have to. The key changes … Read more

Josh Kirkland

A Guide to Personal Injury Claims – What can I claim for?

March 16, 2023 by Josh Kirkland

4. Rehabilitation Rehabilitation is a crucial aspect of your claim for injury and plays an essential part in your recovery. It includes the assessment of your injuries by a suitably qualified professional, followed by a … Read more

Gwenan White

Match of the Day – Gary Lineker v BBC

March 16, 2023 by Gwenan White

The saga concerning Gary Lineker and the BBC appears now to be drawing to a close as the BBC confirms that Mr Lineker will return to screens this weekend as host of Match of the … Read more

Robyn Linich

The Compensation Recovery Unit

September 12, 2024February 28, 2023 by Robyn Linich

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) is a government department that recovers social security benefits and NHS costs that have been incurred as a result of any accident from which a claim for compensation arises. The … Read more

Gwenan White

Your Right to Paternity Pay and Leave

February 16, 2023 by Gwenan White

Jackson Boyd are delighted to confirm that Dave Berry, Partner and Head of EL/PL and Clinical Negligence teams, and his wife welcomed their second son in January 2023. In light of the good news, Sarah … Read more

Shirley Anne Nisbet

CSR Update

May 31, 2024February 9, 2023 by Shirley Anne Nisbet

The CSR Team would like to thank everyone that participated in, and donated to, the 12 Days of Christmas Fundraiser. We have raised a fantastic total of £1,312.50 for MND Scotland. MND Scotland are delighted … Read more

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