Advice and practical solutions to your employment queries.
Whether you’re an employer or an employee, our solicitors offer advice and practical solutions to your employment queries. Navigating the complex and fast-moving landscape of employment law, we assess your situation to offer the best advice and help you understand your rights and responsibilities. We also specialise in international and expatriate employee issues including visas, with expertise in the offshore and marine industries.
We offer support in the following sectors:
- Employers – recruitment, performance management, grievances, redundancy, equality, business transfers, termination, contract drafting and reviews
- Employees’ rights
- Tribunal claims
- Expatriates and visas
- Seafarers’ employment contracts
- POEA Accreditations
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The latest news and insights from Mackinnons
Mackinnons Ranked Again in Chambers Legal Guide
Our Shipping team remain the only firm outwith the central belt to achieve a Band 2 ranking, and is one of only 5 firms to be ranked so highly. Graham Jones remains ranked as a Band 1 solicitor, with Martin Sinclair ranked at Band 2 and Angus Easton at Band 3.
Can an employer reject an applicant who supports a rival football team?
An interesting ruling has been made in an Employment Tribunal Case Hearing in which the Employment Judge decided that an employer has the right to consider whether a prospective employee would get on well with existing staff and that this could include rejecting a prospective employee who could “damage office harmony” by not supporting the same football team as current staff members.
Mackinnons welcomes new Trainee Solicitor Amy McAllister
Mackinnons are very pleased to announce the appointment of Amy McAllister as its latest Trainee Solicitor.
