Mackinnons Rise in Rankings
Mackinnons are delighted to once again be recognised in the Chambers UK Guide for 2025, the well-respected independent publication which each year assesses the leading players in the legal market.
Read MoreSickness Absence and Constructive Dismissal
Does claiming sick pay constitute acceptance of an employee’s contract of employment, thereby preventing a successful claim for constructive dismissal?
The Introduction of Shared Parental Leave
New legislation came into force today to implement a new shared parental leave scheme which will apply to all babies who are due, or children who are adopted, on or after 5th April 2015.
Update on Reform of Employment Legislation
The Government has an ongoing commitment to reduce the “red tape” faced by businesses in an effort to stimulate economic recovery.
Maritime Labour Convention to come into force August 2013
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) which aims to secure basic rights and minimum standards of work for seafarers will come into force in August 2013.
Extension of Age Discrimination Provisions from 1st October 2012
From 1st October 2012, it will be unlawful for a service provider to discriminate against a person aged 18 years or over because of their age unless they can objectively justify such treatment as being a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
Court of Appeal finds Self-employed Consultant to be a Worker
The law distinguishes between employees and workers.
Gross Misconduct Dismissal
In Graham v Jobcentre Plus, Mrs Graham was a Supervisor at Jobcentre Plus and assisted an acquaintance in finding work.
Holidays and Sickness Absence
If an employee is prevented from taking annual leave due to sickness absence they must be allowed to take that annual leave at a later date even if this means that the holidays are carried forward into the next holiday year.
