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Foreign Employers and National Insurance Contributions

Currently, employers based outside the UK do not have to make secondary national insurance contributions (NICs) in respect of any of their UK workers.

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Employment Tribunal Fees apply from 29th July 2013

The Employment Tribunal system was intended to be an accessible, user-friendly forum for the resolution of disputes between employers and employees.

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Unfair Dismissal and Political Opinions

Is it unfair to dismiss an employee because of their political opinions?

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Victimisation: Unfounded Grievances and Dismissal

Can an employer fairly dismiss an employee who, over a sustained period, persistently raises unsubstantiated grievances and tribunal claims?

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ERR Act 2013 and New Tribunal Rules

Many and varied have been the employment law reforms discussed over the last few years.

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Whistleblowing Consultation

Earlier this year, the whistleblowing charity Public Concern at Work set up a Commission to look at whistleblowing in the workplace.

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Working Conditions for Fishermen

The Work in Fishing Convention aims to ensure decent working conditions for fishermen by setting out minimum standards for crew working onboard fishing vessels.

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List of Illegal Internships passed to HMRC

Minister for Employment Relations, Jo Swinson, has supplied HMRC with a list of 100 companies who are alleged to have been illegally using interns.

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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.

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Tour De Force!

Once again our intrepid cycling trio will be taking on Ride The North! This year on Saturday 24th August, our partners Neil Torrance, Pam Bursill and Gregor Sim will be venturing slightly further South, this time tackling the “Tour of Angus,” with Neil bravely taking on the 100 mile route. Pam and Gregor will be cycling the no less challenging distance of 70 miles. 

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