Legal Updates RSS feedhttp://www.simpmar.comumbracoenA matter of timeImportant new rules on Unfair Dismissal qualifying service came into force on 6 April.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/a-matter-of-timeThu, 12 Apr 2012 11:21:04 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/a-matter-of-timeWorking outside the UKThe territorial scope of the protections available for being unfairly dismissed contained in Section 94(1) of the Employment RightsAct 1996 have been a matter of some contention.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/working-outside-the-ukThu, 16 Feb 2012 16:36:28 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/working-outside-the-ukCalling all First Time Buyershttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/calling-all-first-time-buyersWed, 08 Feb 2012 12:10:54 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/calling-all-first-time-buyersEmployment Law - The TeamSimpson & Marwick’s employment law team now has five partners following latest hires.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/employment-law-the-teamTue, 17 Jan 2012 15:49:31 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012/employment-law-the-team2012http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:48:57 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2012Time Off for HolidaysThe Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the employers in the case of Russell v Transocean.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/time-off-for-holidaysWed, 07 Dec 2011 10:54:39 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/time-off-for-holidaysLong Term Sickness Absence & Payment for Annual LeaveWhen is an employee on long-term sickness absence entitled to be paid for annual leave?http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/long-term-sickness-absence-payment-for-annual-leaveMon, 14 Nov 2011 12:27:38 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/long-term-sickness-absence-payment-for-annual-leavePleural Plaques CompensableSupreme Court rules that pleural plaques will remain compensable in Scotland.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/pleural-plaques-compensableThu, 13 Oct 2011 10:55:53 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/pleural-plaques-compensableEmployment Law ChangesThree significant changes to employment law come into effect on 1 October.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/employment-law-changesThu, 29 Sep 2011 10:08:12 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/employment-law-changesVarying Terms & Conditions of EmploymentLast week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) shed light on the steps an employer can take when seeking to vary 470 staff contracts, and the impact this has on any subsequent dismissal and re-engagement process.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/varying-terms-conditions-of-employmentThu, 22 Sep 2011 09:37:09 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/legal-updates/2011/varying-terms-conditions-of-employment