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…
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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…
Time running out before new data protection legislation comes into force
Thorntons ensures organisations are informed at free seminar in Dundee
Businesses and public sector organisations have been warned that…
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…
Law firm ensures private landlords don't fall foul of new legislation
There are increasing demands being made of both landlords and letting agents, but industry experts aim to make sense of the latest…
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…
Thorntons is recognised for specialist services in the dental sector
Michael Royden has been shortlisted for Best Professional Advisor at the Scottish Dental Awards 2017.
Client testimonials played an…
Unhappy marriage not grounds for Divorce.
The recent highly publicised English appeal case of Owens v Owens has created a media frenzy. Mrs Owens remains trapped in a loveless…
Success for Thorntons as its Managing Partners win major award at Scottish Legal Awards
Thorntons’ joint managing partners Craig Nicol and Scott Milne were presented with the Managing Partner of the Year award - the first time…
The Great Repeal Bill: How Great Will It Be?
The Great Repeal Bill will be one of the most important pieces of legislation in decades.
The Great Repeal Bill: How Great Will It Be? –…