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Endometriosis is a chronic, and sometimes debilitating, condition that has received more acknowledgment and appreciation over the past few years. What may surprise many readers is that endometriosis is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 10 women

Whilst flowers, cards and chocolates are the universally accepted presents for your loved one or love interest, romance in the workplace is not always as Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have led us to believe. Before you present a Valentine’s Day gi

Our chairman, Marie Macdonald, recently appeared on Scotland Tonight discussing the government’s response to recommendations on supporting employees with menopause in the workplace. In this blog, we discuss this in further detail. The Women and

2023 could prove to be the year in which we see some of the biggest changes to Employment Law for a generation.  With a huge number of potential amendments to current legislation on the horizon we look at the things to watch out for ov

I don’t know any of you are the same, but here at MSHB we can’t believe how quickly Christmas has come around! It seems like a lifetime ago since we were able to properly count down to the office festivities that everyone loves and looks forward to.

Many industries around the globe require employees to work later into the evenings. Whether this is in the healthcare or hospitality sector, one thing that unites these employees is the commute home. As many of us will have undertaken part-time roles

As many of you may be aware, World Mental Health Day is on 10 October. Even with the increased awareness of mental health over the past few years, it is important to ensure that this remains a prominent and consistent conversation throughout all work

We are pleased to report our success in the EAT on behalf of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in the following case: Mr Michael Cowie and Others v Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: [2022] EAT 121 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs

The recent Supreme Court decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel clarifies how holiday pay should be calculated for part year workers with irregular hours on permanent contracts. The Supreme Court recently decided a case on how holiday pay should be calcul

Pronouns are the way we refer to one another’s gender identity, for example he/she/they. Using a person’s chosen pronouns in the workplace is a basic courtesy and everyone deserves to have this respected in the workplace. Therefore, pronouns and gend

Once your business starts growing, outsourcing may become more of a necessity than a choice. You might struggle to manage a certain aspect of your business due to a lack of time, knowledge or limited resources. Outsourcing will allow you to alleviate

While a ‘term of endearment’ usually suggests affection, such phrases can result in feelings of harassment, discrimination or victimisation amongst employees. According to researchers at GQ Littler, workplace ‘banter’ has played a key part in the 45%