ARAG Legal Services
ARAG plc is an internationally successful, quality insurer, independent and family owned - providing access to justice since 1935. We provide an innovative and comprehensive range of legal expenses insurance and assistance products to brokers, underwriting agents and insurers.
Our products allow brokers to offer legal protection to businesses, families, motorists, and landlords and our range of assistance products include Home Emergency, Landlord Emergency and Motor Breakdown.
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Caution over compulsory jabs for care sector
From November 11th, anyone who works at a care home in England that is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who is not medically exempt, cannot legally enter the premises until they have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. This blog highlights the legal ramifications.
'Perfect storm' breakdown warning on UK roads throughout August
This blog highlights how a combination of staycation holidaymakers, more hot weather and the ‘pingdemic’ could create a perfect storm for vehicle breakdowns over the coming weeks in the UK.
The challenging future of clinical negligence litigation
Despite the formal introduction of the Covid-19 Clinical Negligence Protocol and the tentative easing of restrictions over recent months, the transformation of the clinical negligence sector is far from complete. This blog highlights the challenging future of clinical negligence litigation.
Employment FAQs
The Government announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 30 September 2021. However, the level of grant available to employers changed after 1 July 2021. This content highlights the changes and the implications for employers.
Get back to work - preparing for a return to the office
Despite “freedom day” being delayed for now, many companies have been putting the finishing touches to office moves or remodelling to ensure new workspaces are ready for employees to return. This blog highlights some of the key issues for employers to consider ahead of a return of the office.
Flexible working - the new normal?
A huge number of people will be heading back to the workplace at some stage this summer. This blog highlights why flexibility is key for organisations as they navigate the new normal, the implications for employees and some of the HR issues that may arise.
The end of the furlough era
The current furlough arrangement is set to come to an end on September 30. This article outlines how government support will taper over the summer months and why businesses need to keep meticulous and up to date records of furlough claims as well as any other business support funds.
Alternative dispute revolution
Given the logjam facing our court and tribunal system, the opportunity to mediate resolution to disputes without the cost and delay of court or tribunal proceedings promises huge dividends for all parties. This blog sheds light on the emergence of alternative dispute resolution.
Blog: The Civil Liability Act
If the Civil Liability Act took a long time to plan and pass, it seems to have taken even longer to get implemented. With the whiplash reforms implemented on May 31st, this blog briefly highlights some of the challenges presented.
LEI has shown its value and flexibility
For a huge number of companies, legal protection is proving as vital in surviving 2021 as it was for navigating 2020. This blog highlights the legal challenges facing many businesses and the importance of LEI cover.