Briony Cruden, of Bannerman Burke (pictured here at the firm’s employment law seminar held recently in Melrose) and a member of the United Employment Lawyers network, gives a first-hand account of Acas’ Early Conciliation Service Last week I had my first encounter with Acas’ Early Conciliation Service. I am a confessed over-thinker and the mere …
One of the founding fathers of ACAS predicts a rocky transition to the compulsory early-bird intervention required before parties can proceed to a full-blown employment tribunal. Colin McGrath, an employment tribunal member in Manchester for over 30 years, who lives in the Scottish Borders, says there are likely to be hold-ups because ACAS is not …
Sally McCartney (pictured), a partner and employment lawyer with Kippen Campbell in Perth, and a member of United Employment Lawyers, explains why 6th May 2014 is a significant date. Today – 6th May 2014 – is E-day for anyone involved in an employment dispute. Of course, the ‘E’ stands for Early Conciliation. While Early Conciliation …
It’s E-day. An early reminder of vital changes for work disputesRead more
The issue of zero hour contracts is set to become one of the issues of the next UK general election on 7 May next year. Now the CIPD – the professional body for HR and people development – has stepped in offering its broad support to Labour party proposals to prevent the exploitative use of …
The rapid departure of Manchester United’s coach David Moyes highlights the benefit of a settlement agreement, explains Ewan Stafford, an employment law expert with Macleod & MacCallum, in Inverness, and part of the United Employment Lawyers’ network. There is nothing subtle about being a sacked Premier League manager in the frantic media spotlight. Scotsman David …
One of Edinburgh and Midlothian’s most respected local law firms is the latest to join the expanding United Employment Lawyers network. Allan McDougall solicitors have been providing legal advice to clients since the 1920s. They have offices in Penicuik and Dalkeith, along with central Edinburgh and at Meadowbank and Liberton. The firm has one of …
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Ayrshire’s economy is picking up as summer approaches – but individuals looking for seasonal work and employers taking on part-timers need to be clear about changing employment law. The seminar, at Kylestrome Hotel, 11 Miller Road, Ayr, 7.45am for 8am to 9.30 am, on Friday 16th May, is being run by local legal firm AC …
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The introduction of Early Conciliation today (6 April) is a significant step which will help thousands who face uncertainty over their future in the workplace, says the founder of United Employment Lawyers. Malcolm Mackay, the chairman of UEL, says: “This is a significant step change across the UK that is to be welcomed. Anything that …
UEL welcomes early dispute resolution as way forward for UK’s employment mattersRead more
A pair of expert breakfast seminars on the changing face of employment law will equip Borders businesses for the forthcoming economic boost created by the revival of train services. With the Borders economy set for a significant boost from the re-opening of the railway next summer, local lawyers Iain Burke and Rory Bannerman, of Bannerman …
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Our Charity of the Year 2014: United Employment Lawyers are proud and delighted to supporting the Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation. A message from Malcolm Mackay, founder and chairman of UEL. Dear Friends My wife Amanda and I are delighted to be able to do something remarkable. We’re taking part in the fundraising event in Glasgow …