What is Flexible Working?
Our specialist Employment Law team discuss flexible working and the implications it has for Employers.
The recent 2017 Modern Families…
Finders Keepers? Treasure Finds in Scotland
News that metal detecting enthusiasts discovered a hoard of Viking treasure hit the headlines again recently, notably for the eyebrow-…
Landlords Look Out: Energy Performance and Repairing Standards in the Private Rented Sector
Despite recent steps taken towards the Brexit door by the UK government, for the moment European Union directives continue to impact upon…
Employment Matters: The General Election 2017
With the General Election 2017 taking place today the Thorntons Employment Law team examines the implications of an MP losing office and…
Holiday Pay: No Holiday for Tribunal Claims
Employment Law specialist Noele McClelland looks at recent cases which have been shaped by claims involving holiday pay.
The …
Cyclist Death on Tram Tracks An Accident Waiting to Happen?
I was saddened to read the news of a 24 year old cyclist being killed in Edinburgh city centre after the wheels of her bike became stuck in…
Learning Points for Approaching Stress at work
Employment Law specialists provide key points of consideration when dealing with Stress-at-work.
It is likely that stress will only amount…
Disability Considerations when Faced with Misconduct
The recent case of City of York Council v Grosset is a reminder for employers to ensure there is no connection between an employee’s…
Investigating a Reason for Absence before Dismissal
Contrasting the decision in Herry with an earlier decision in O’Brien v Bolton St Catherine’s Academy highlights the importance of properly…
Stress in the Workplace
A recent NASUWT survey has reported that 83% of school staff in the UK feel their job has had a negative impact on their health and…
Injured in an Accident at Work Can I claim?
With thousands of workers injured at work each year Personal Injury Solicitor, Stephanie Watson discusses what you should do if you have…
Sickness Rates Lowest in over 20 years
Recent figures from the ONS have recorded the lowest number of days lost to sickness in the UK since 1993
In 2016 it is reported that 137…
Mental Health Awareness Week - Considerations for Employers
Recently mental health has received much needed publicity from Heads Together, supported by Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton…
Scottish Natural Heritage Operations Requiring Consent
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is tasked with ensuring that the natural environment in Scotland is preserved and managed correctly.
Where…
Employers' Duty of Care for Employees Travelling Abroad
An increasing number of employees travel abroad for work. It is widely known that employers owe a duty of care to their employees; however…
How Gwyneth Paltrow Can Help Value a Personal Injury Claim
“What can I claim for?” is one of the first questions a client will ask when we start a claim for them.
When deciding what an injured…
Taking the Security of Data Seriously
Last month saw the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) take enforcement action against two separate parties who failed to meet their…
The Damned United?
How brand management can go wrong!
As lawyers, we are service providers to our clients like lots of other businesses. Like all law…
Annual Leave Requests and Religious Observance Handle with Care
Easter is almost upon us which signals a long weekend for most.
In the UK public holidays take account of Christian festivals, such as…
Who Would Volunteer These Days?
More specifically, who would be a volunteer at a children's club or an organisation like The Scouts?
It has been reported that 51000…
Changes to Off-Payroll Working in the Public Sector
In light of the Government’s commitment to reducing the tax gap arising from off-payroll working arrangements, there are new rules for off…