Kimberley Park

Jan 24, 2025 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Kimberley Park |Musab Hemsi |Lynne Riach

When Scotland and other parts of the UK are affected by severe weather, people often ask where employers and employees stand if people can’t get to work or the workplace is closed. So, just where do employers and employees stand? If you are unable to get to work does it affect pay? Generally speaking, employees are obliged to attend work and employers are obliged to provide work and pay the employee for the work they do.

Jun 14, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Kimberley Park |Musab Hemsi |Robin Turnbull

On 1 October 2024, new UK-wide legislation on tipping will come into force, significantly altering the landscape for restaurants and other hospitality outlets. These changes mandate that tips must be passed onto all workers fairly without any deductions being made, with businesses required to have a written policy and keep records detailing how tips have been dealt with.

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 12, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Kimberley Park |Mark Templeton |Musab Hemsi

At a time when more workers than ever before have caring responsibilities let’s break down the Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 and consider how and why employers should go above and beyond in providing more than the minimum that’s required by law. 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.

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.