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Senior Associate with Eversheds Sutherland (@ESGloballaw) in the Employment team and based in Edinburgh. All views (and typos) are unfortunately my own.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined December 2017
NHS Tayside have been found to have harassed and discriminated against a worker by calling her an "Anti-Vaxxer". Great for a headline - but applying the legal tests, it's not that surprising a decision... What do you think? Judgment here: 🤔💬 bit.ly/3Cd6N8e
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Love the level of commitment to a very silly mission.
A thread of Scotland’s Euro 2024 Team as street signs. A very silly mission. 1. Angus Gunn (@AngusGunn01) Gunn Road, Grangemouth
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Delighted to announce that I have started a new position as a Senior Associate with Eversheds Sutherland @ESgloballaw in the Edinburgh office. Do get in touch if you need to chat on any #ukemplaw advice!
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Great #networking breakfast this morning at the Bayes Centre, met some lovely new faces and saw some cool robots like Valkyrie, pictured below. We weren't allowed too close though, just her insurance premium alone is £1.8 MILLION per year. Yikes! 😳
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Over the last few years flexible working (for obvious reasons) has been a topic rocketing up the #EmploymentLaw agenda. Check out our update on the latest position, and changes that are to come! Link: bit.ly/3RvKHRa #flexibleworking #UKEmplaw
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The decision of Greasley-Adams v Royal Mail Group casts a light on harassment claims under the EqA 2010, and how their inherent subjectivity can be a double edged sword. I've written a short article with my comments on the EAT's decision, which you can read below! #ukemplaw
In the case of Greasley-Adams v Royal Mail Group, the Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld the dismissal of a harassment claim. Our experts review the case and provide commentary on the decision: bit.ly/3sV7NX1 #dwf #uk #legal #employmentlaw #tribunal #harrassment
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Jonathan Barron retweeted
Join our #EmploymentLaw Update #webinar where we will update you on the latest employment law developments, including a case and legislation update, #AI and the workplace, and what's on the horizon. Register now: bit.ly/3RkxeeL #dwf #ukemplaw #ELU
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I'm jumping out of an AIRPLANE for charity! 🛩️🪂 In a little under two weeks I will be taking part in a charity skydive in aid of a fantastic cause - the DWF Foundation. Any help raising funds sis hugely appreciated! :) You can donate here: bit.ly/3PaaqvD
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The latest ONS figures reveal a 0.9% rise in Scotland's #unemployment rate this quarter. But Scotland still maintains a higher employment rate against the whole of UK. Read our thoughts, with comment from Ann Frances Cooney, in Business Insider: bit.ly/3YzZvzI
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Jonathan Barron retweeted
The #ConsumerDuty comes into force today – how are you feeling about your firm's readiness and what comes next? Read here for our expert guidance to help you navigate current and future considerations: bit.ly/440TT2F #dwf #financialservices
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Scotland's labour market is facing challenges with the rising cost of living and increased industrial action. Our own Ann Frances Cooney comments on what employers can do to weather the economic uncertainty, here: bit.ly/3mMuvOk #UKEmplaw #ScotlandEmployment
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Jonathan Barron retweeted
Our employment law experts take a look at the latest labour market data for the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about how the cost of living crisis, economic uncertainty and more has impacted #employment rates: bit.ly/43CddnE #dwf #employmentlaw
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Jonathan Barron retweeted
We hear from a range of experts who explored the latest #employmentlaw developments, case and legislation updates, #neurodiversity in the workplace, and a snapshot of some key considerations for employers. Watch on demand: bit.ly/42QpMvq #dwf #ukemplaw
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Fantastic Coffee Tasting and networking breakfast this morning for DWF Link in our new office! We were led through a tasting of some of the latest coffees from Obadiah Coffee. Sign up to our mailing list to hear more about future events: ☕️ bit.ly/3FuHSZP #DWFLink
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Scotland hits record-low #unemployment rate of 3.1%. Employment minister has warned of recruitment challenges, felt in some industries particularly, without UK immigration policy reform. Check out this article with our comments: bit.ly/3FneMeB
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UK govt declines most recommendations to support menopausal women in the workplace, but will appoint a Menopause Employment Champion who'll produce progress reports every 6 months. A step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done. #ukemplaw #menopauseintheworkplace
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You can see the full government response to the report of the Women and Equalities Committee here: bit.ly/3EMGykE
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