Employment Law | Legal Updates & Commerical Insight

Jul

2016

Employment

Brexit Q & A

With the leading public and EU law practice in Scotland, Brodies is uniquely placed to help you navigate and understand the implications of Brexit. We have now published a Brexit Q & A which covers the exit process and sector-specific issues including employment, citizenship/immigration, financial services, IP and data protection. Download our guide here. Also, have a look… Read more »

Posted by Julie Keir

On July 14, 2016

Jul

2016

Employment

Privacy Shield passes final approvals

The European Commission has today formally adopted the EU-US Privacy Shield framework for data transfers to the US. Today’s announcement was anticipated following last week’s announcement that EU member states have today approved Privacy Shield. Four member states apparently abstained in last week’s member state vote. Privacy Shield will replace Safe Harbor, which the Court… Read more »

Posted by Martin Sloan

On July 12, 2016

Jul

2016

Employment

Which kinds of dismissal does the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures apply to?

In unfair dismissal claims, employment tribunals take the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures into account where relevant and may increase an award of compensation by up to 25% for an employer’s unreasonable failure to follow it. Conversely, if an employee has unreasonably failed to follow the guidance set out in the… Read more »

Posted by Julie Keir

On July 4, 2016

Jun

2016

Employment

Brexit: What now for employment law and Scotland?

UPDATE Since we wrote this blog, Brexit has of course continued to dominate the headlines. We’ve produced additional information via our EU Referendum Hub, specifically articles on: The implications for employment law FAQs on immigration and migrant labour EU nationals in the UK – Guide to British Citizenship. Users of Workbox, the employment team’s online… Read more »