Jemma Forrest

Jun 18, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Jemma Forrest

According to the , one in five adults will experience domestic abuse – whether that’s physical, sexual, psychological or financial - during their lifetime. Ireland recently introduced the right to five days of paid domestic violence leave annually, to help those affected by domestic abuse to access the medical visits, legal advice and counselling they may need. It’s unusual for Ireland to lead the UK on employment law, but the UK Government has since confirmed it won’t follow.

Apr 18, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Kimberley Park |Jemma Forrest |Mark Templeton

In its first week, Scotland’s new Hate Crime Act has prompted hundreds of column inches, demonstrations outside the Scottish Parliament, and over 7,000 filed complaints. The Act consolidates existing hate crime legislation and creates a new offence of stirring up hatred against people based on race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins. Unsurprisingly, strong views are being expressed for and against, and time will tell how the Act is applied in practice, particularly by the police.

Apr 10, 2024 | hrzone.com | Jemma Forrest

The Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024, which came into force on 6 April 2024, granted new employment rights for people who juggle unpaid caring responsibilities with paid employment. These regulations introduced a new statutory right to unpaid carer’s leave for employees in Scotland, England and Wales.

Mar 19, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Kimberley Park |Mark Templeton |Jemma Forrest

Are you ready for the changes for new employment rights from April 2024? New laws will take effect, which, along with other recent changes, continue to demonstrate a shift in governmental thinking. Our employment laws are evolving with an emphasis on creating a better working environment for individuals. We work with many progressive employers who are ahead of the curve, however, it is important to be conscious of each of these updates.

Mar 12, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Aimee Russell |Jemma Forrest |Craig McCracken

From 13th February 2024 the fines employers can receive if found to have employed an illegal worker tripled from –£15,000 to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach£20,000 to £60,000 per illegal worker for a subsequent breachThe risk to any business of receiving a fine for employing illegal workers will be obvious – a fine will cause significant financial hardship and at worse, risk a business not being able to continue operating.