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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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Jenna Thorpe

Evictions in Scotland

September 12, 2024January 12, 2023 by Jenna Thorpe

The Scottish Parliament has made major changes to landlord/tenant law in Scotland (i.e. private sector residential tenancies), and the current position is as follows: – As has been the case now for over five years, … Read more

Fraser Napier

Burst pipes are snow joke

January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 by Fraser Napier

‘Snow Sunday’ soon gave way to ‘Burst Pipe Monday’ as temperatures rocketed after one of the coldest December temperatures on record in 2022. The thaw lead to a surge in burst water pipes across the … Read more

Alan McCormack

£1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace experiencing reproductive health issues

January 6, 2023 by Alan McCormack

A share of £1.97 million will be allocated to 16 organisations to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace. The government has announced that £1.97 million has been awarded to support women experiencing … Read more

Gwenan White

Ditch The Usual New Year’s Resolutions: 3 Things You Can Do as an Employer In The New Year

December 23, 2022 by Gwenan White

Do Your Staff Handbook Policies Need A Refresh? The New Year is the perfect opportunity for employers to review their existing policies and consider whether these need an update. Handbook policies are often years out … Read more

Gwenan White

The Right to Request Flexible Working: A Day One Right?

December 19, 2022 by Gwenan White

At present, employees with at least 26 weeks’ continuous service can make a request for flexible working under the statutory scheme for any reason. For a number of years, there has been discussion surrounding making … Read more

Maxine McCue

Childhood Abuse Claims – Difficulties

December 9, 2022 by Maxine McCue

The recent case B & W v The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth [2022] CSOH 8 issued a decision concerning the difficulties which can arise in a childhood abuse case. The Pursuers in this … Read more

Alan McCormack

Recent Change: How Should You Address Judges in Employment Tribunals?

December 7, 2022 by Alan McCormack

The Lord Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals have announced a change to how Employment Judges should be addressed in various courts. In Employment Tribunal hearings, the guidance states that Employment Judges should now … Read more

Recruitment

Solicitor – Employers and Public Liability Team

November 28, 2022 by Recruitment

The Role: Jackson Boyd’s Personal Injury Team is ranked as a leading firm by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. We are currently looking to recruit a solicitor to join our Employers and Public … Read more

Gwenan White

Transgender Awareness Week

November 25, 2022 by Gwenan White

Last week was Transgender Awareness Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness and visibility to trans people and the issues members of the community face. Gender Reassignment is one of the nine protected characteristics set … Read more

Gwenan White

Minimum Wage: What Changes Will Be Introduced And When Do They Take Effect?

November 24, 2022 by Gwenan White

The Government has announced the changes that will be made to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. These changes will come into force from April 2023. The changes seek to increase both rates … Read more

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