UK Government’s Consultation – Data: A New Direction
Public Consultation
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport are conducting a consultation on reform of the UK’s data protection regime…
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Employment Law Webinar | Menopause and the Workplace
With recent studies showing that nine in 10 people feel menopause affects their work, many employers are introducing menopause support to…
Five solicitors begin new journey with permanent positions at Thorntons Solicitors
Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has welcomed five new solicitors in a move that signals its continuing growth and expansion.
Among…
International Menopause Awareness Day: A Note to Employers
This year we’re raising awareness for menopause as we celebrate International Menopause Awareness Day on Monday 18th October. Even today…
Ten newly qualified solicitors secure permanent positions with Thorntons
Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons welcomes ten newly qualified solicitors across five of its offices this September, following a two year…
Challenge Economic Abuse | Challenge Poverty Week
Sadly for many, physical separation from an abusive partner does not always mean an end to the abuse. It can take enormous resolve to end…
Can an anti-vaxxer’s belief be protected under the Equality Act 2010?
While hybrid working continues as we slowly return to normal life, and as policy makers contemplate the implementation of vaccine passports…
Further trainees start their legal career with Thorntons
Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has welcomed six further trainee solicitors this September. This follows an earlier intake of ten…
Data Protection | Transfer Impact Assessments
One of the single biggest challenges facing organisations that process personal data in 2021, is ensuring compliant restricted transfers of…
EU plans to reduce e-waste by standardising smartphone and tablet chargers
There has been pressure for some time to try and standardise many types of common electronic devices like phone chargers. Last week, the…
Leading Employment Lawyer Offers Tips to Furloughed Workers as Scheme Comes to An End
With 30 September fast approaching, it will be on the minds of both employers and employees taking part in the government’s job retention…
Employment Law | Employment Law Update September 2021
As HR professionals and senior managers, you know only too well the importance of keeping up to date with employment laws and how they may…
Lights, Camera, Court Action?
Whilst I might tell friends that my job as a personal injury solicitor is just like a courtroom drama and that I resemble Tom Cruise in A…
Primary, secondary or neither?
In the past few years across the UK we have seen some reported decisions on psychological injury and the differences between primary and…
The End of Protection from Insolvency Pressure is in Sight… For Some.
The Insolvency Service has announced that the temporary insolvency protection measures, specifically the restriction on liquidation…
Seeking help for domestic abuse in Scotland
Figures recently published by the Scottish Government have shown that domestic abuse reports have risen for the fourth year in a row and…
Are you too young to have a Will?
“That's something my parents would do”, “That won’t affect me”, “I don’t have any assets”, “Why should I see a solicitor?”
It is easy to…
Disability Awareness Day
The Equality Act 2010 affords protection to disabled people from discrimination in education, in housing, when receiving services and of…
Dying without a Will v having a professionally made Will
Everyone should have a Will, no matter what they own, or their family situation. The best way to understand why Wills are so important is…
Post Covid19 working environments - Should employers update dress code policies?
There was a noticeable relaxing of dress codes during lockdown, as employers recognised that there was no need for employees to wear…
Managing Curricula Vitae (CVs) in Compliance with Data Protection Rules
CVs inherently contain personal data including sensitive personal data, and strict adherence to data protection requirements is required…