Natural dangers and a duty of care
With the extremely hot weather we’ve seen in the last few weeks, increasing numbers of people have been visiting local beaches, rivers,…
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Retail Leasing – Time for a Change in Strategy?
The retail sector is currently amongst one of the most challenging of the property industry. The sector is in a constant state of flux with…
Thorntons boosts leadership team
Leading full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has bolstered its senior team by awarding partner status to three legal directors and…
No Longer “ Just a Domestic”
A recent Report “The Sentencing of Offences Involving Domestic Abuse in Scotland” gives very helpful insight into the approach the criminal…
Cash injection for Arbroath community group
An institution for the Arbroath community, The CAFÉ Project, which recently launched a new club to encourage companionship for elderly…
Is time up on the gig economy?
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) made headlines recently after their campaign to highlight that some of their members…
Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Sir Mo Farah recently revealed that he was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. As reported in…
Hybrid Working – Tips for Employers
Businesses have gone through a lot of changes over the past couple of years with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and companies now…
New accreditations signify breadth of expertise at Thorntons
Six lawyers at full-service law firm Thorntons have obtained specialist accreditations from the Law Society of Scotland.
Kirsty Stewart,…
Let’s Make Workplaces Safer - How To Prevent Accidents At Work
Workplaces are safer now than they were 15 to 20 years ago but there are still a lot of avoidable accidents each year. According to…
Can I change my child's name?
A child’s name is registered on their birth certificate with their surname usually being that of their father. However, divorce or…
The four-day work week: An ambitious pipe-dream or a welcome reality?
The four-day working week is the innovative idea currently being trialled across 60 British companies following a dramatic increase in…
The gig economy: where should we go from here?
Following the widely reported debate around employment status prompted in part by the disputes which resulted in cases such as Pimlico…
GPS sackings latest setback for some gig economy workers
The Guardian reported this week on a number of drivers working for a company called Stuart who have, according to their union, lost their…
Thorntons to the fore as prestigious St Andrews property with-a-view goes on sale
Luxury duplex apartment overlooks 18th hole of Old Course
A unique luxury property which overlooks the 18th hole of the Old Course at St…
Inclusive Football Geared up for the Season as new Partner Announced
Thornton’s, local Perth solicitors, have partnered Scone Thistle as the charity football team gears up for another season.
Scone Thistle…
Workplace bullying investigation: Buckingham Palace findings remain private
The review that was initiated in March 2021 investigated the response to claims made about the alleged bullying of staff. According to…
Staff Contracts – Getting Them Right
Dental practices rely upon many things to operate – premises, equipment, and the obvious….patients. However, without staff, the practice…
More healthcare professionals to be given powers to certify fit notes
When an employee is off work for more than seven days their absence needs to be certified by way of a Statement of Fitness for Work, also…
Seasonal Staff, Status and Rights
Most of the pandemic restrictions that we have seen over the past two summers have now been lifted and the summer holidays are approaching…
Sun, Sea and Separation; avoiding holiday headaches
School holidays are approaching and with that comes the hope and expectation of many families that they will be able to take a holiday; but…