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 MoreSelection Criteria in Redundancy
Objectivity in a redundancy selection is a key element of fairness.
Update on Double Jeopardy in Disciplinary Proceedings
In an article posted on 1st June 2012, we explained the decision in Christou and Ward v London Borough of Haringey which was subsequently appealed to the Court of Appeal.
Seafarers National Insurance
As part of the 2013 Budget, the Government has announced its intention to strengthen the current tax rules to prevent offshore intermediaries avoiding UK tax and national insurance payments in respect of UK based workers.
Religious rights in the workplace: EHRC publishes guidance for employers
Following the recent European Court of Human Rights judgement in four joined cases on religious discrimination at work, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has published helpful guidance for employers.
New Statutory Rates and Limits
Various statutory rates and limits relevant to employees will increase over the coming months.
"Employee-Owner" Contracts
The Government’s response to the consultation on the proposed “Employee-Owner” contracts has now been published.
Consultation on “Employee-Owner” Contracts Launched
At the Conservative Party Conference George Osborne unveiled plans for a new type of employment relationship.
Good News for the Consumer ?
The Consumer Rights Acts 2015 came into force on 1st October 2015 and replaced a considerable part of the Sale of Goods Act 1979.
