Hiring and firing employees - UK Laws
With all of the recent headlines regarding the dismissals and resignations within the White House, it seems topical to consider the laws in…
Planning for Funeral Costs
This morning there are reports that the Scottish Government intends to take steps to assist people struggling to pay for funeral costs.…
Sun, Sea and Secondary Gastroenteritis
New figures reveal a sharp increase in holiday sickness related claims. Personal Injury specialist, Richard Poole discusses the rise in…
The End of the Line for Payment Surcharges
To the surprise of many, the Government announced last week that, from 13 January 2018, charging add-on or ‘surcharge’ amounts to customers…
The end of Tribunal Fees?
In a significant ruling on 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that the issue and hearing fees, which were introduced to…
When a Waiver isn't a Waiver
Waivers are common for participants of extreme sport activities, such as Obstacle Course Racing, but could you still have a claim if you…
Landmark Fox Hunting Conviction Under Scottish Wild Mammal Protection Laws
The first successful prosecution under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 took place on 29 June 2017, almost 15 years after…
Royal Highland Show Completes Voluntary Registration
From 2024, all privately owned land in Scotland should be moved onto the Land Register. Solicitor Lesley Mearns explains the process.
The…
The Taylor 'Good Work' Report of the gig economy: the key points
Partner Debbie Fellows discusses the key points from the recent Taylor 'Good Work' Report. The report, Good Work: The Taylor Review of…
New 'revenge porn' law comes into force in Scotland
New laws have come in to force in Scotland intended to make it easier to bring criminal charges against those involved in “revenge porn”.…
Proposals Protecting Injured Persons From Paying Expenses Move Forward
Personal Injury solicitors attended the APIL Scotland meeting to discuss the the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (…
Father Friendly Rights Are the cards stacked against them?
Earlier this month the TUC published research showing that over one quarter of the UK’s 625,000 working fathers did not qualify either for…
Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones but Mental Harm Can Hurt You
Partner Michelle Adam explains how Personal Injury claims are not just available for physical harm but psychiatric harm too.
The old…
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 …
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…