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Sarah Simpson

ScotEng Blog: My work experience at Scottish Engineering

Author Leah Tralongo, Glasgow University Student 3 minute read Meet Leah Tralongo Hi, I’m Leah, a student from the University of Glasgow, who was lucky enough to join Scottish Engineering’s Legal and HR team to undertake a legal work experience placement. To introduce myself, I graduated last year from the

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Industry Update
Sarah Simpson

Legal update – Time to get holiday pay arrangements in order!

  Employment Rights Bill: Time to get holiday pay arrangements in order! Members will be aware that over the last decade, the legal landscape surrounding holiday pay has been ever-evolving. With the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill looming, the “wait and see” approach is not recommended. Now is the

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Industry Update
Sarah Simpson

Legal update – When Paternity Leave Comes as a Surprise

  When Paternity Leave Comes as a Surprise: What Employers Need to Know  Sometimes life throws curveballs and employers need to be ready to catch them. One of those unexpected situations might be when an employee finds out they’re about to become a parent… after the baby has already arrived. 

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Industry Update
Sarah Simpson

Legal update – Preventing Harassment and Protecting Your Business 

  Don’t Pay the Price: Preventing Harassment and Protecting Your Business  A recent Employment Tribunal ruling against Sainsbury’s, which resulted in an award of almost £60,000 to a former manager, serves as a stark reminder of the legal and reputational risks employers face when workplace aggression and harassment are not

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