With many more people wanting to work beyond the retirement age, there are clear channels to ensure everyone is treated fairly. Adelle Morris, of Grigor & Young and Moray Employment Law in Elgin (pictured), examines the options. We are all working longer in life. More people are concerned about their pension provision – or a …
One of the North-East of Scotlands leading law firms, Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace - has joined the United Employment Lawyers network, which now has extended coverage in Aberdeenshire including Donside and Deeside. Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace, with its main offices in Aberdeen city centre, also serves the communities of Banchory, Ellon, Inverurie and …
What are the right things to do when dealing with misconduct in the workplace? This was the thorny question under discussion at the latest Mac&Mac Legal Lunch seminar, delivered by Ewan Stafford, a member of the United Employment Lawyers’ network, in Inverness. Ewan Stafford, a solicitor with Inverness-based Macleod & MacCallum presented the topic of …
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Employers and human resources managers can get up to speed on workplace changes that kick off next month, at a special seminar at Falkirk Football Stadium on 20th March. Fraser Tait, a partner with Falkirk law firm, Tait Macleod, who holds a masters degree in employment law, said: “This is a breakfast seminar for anyone …
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A legal friend dropped in on the UEL offices the other day. He’s a distinguished man with a long career in the law and our catch-up chat turned to the topic of ‘bullies’.In bygone times, this was the tough guy in the playground who beat up the weak guys to grab their packed lunch or …
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One of Scotland’s pre-eminent employment law practitioners spoke of the important changes caused by the introduction of ‘early intervention’ to resolve unfair dismissal claims. Tony McGrade (pictured) a partner with McGrade + Co, in Glasgow, and a member of the United Employment Lawyers Network, was one of the keynote speakers at the UEL seminar in …
Unfair dismissal process is a massive change we all need to know aboutRead more
Set out the ground-rules: It might be the season of goodwill – but things spill over. You should clarify in advance what is ‘acceptable behaviour’ – many office parties end up with staff fighting and verbal harassment. An office part is technically a work-related activity and normal disciplinary procedures still apply. Watch the Highland flings: …
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The pension timebomb across the UK is ticking even louder, says John Fox, managing director of the pension provider Liberty SIPP. “As Britons live longer, the nation’s pension bill is rising steadily. The recent figures give a grim forecast – by the time those currently embarking on their working lives retire, state pensions and winter …
Nearly a half of British employees shop or read news online during work, a third spends time on social media, but generally women waste less time than men. A study by Safetica about employees’ online behaviour reveals loosening work ethics as British employees reveal their favourite distractions when it comes to wasting time. The introduction …
It’s official: women waste less time at work than menRead more
A UEL Expert Report: By Peter Brash of Grigor & Young It might have escaped your notice but major changes affecting personal injury claims for accidents at work became effective from 1 October 2013. The Westminster Government’s review of health and safety legislation from 2011 has come to fruition in the form of Section 69 …