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Jingle bells and legal spells: Navigating Christmas laws
With the increased usage of social media, people’s behaviour at any work-related party can be posted to a global audience in seconds. As we approach the Christmas party season, DAS Law’s Grace Hughes takes a look at the new duty on employers on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Want to maximise your savings this Black Friday/Cyber Monday - Know your consumer rights before you click
While you're busy securing the best online deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's crucial to know your rights as a consumer. Chloe Jones at DAS Law explains what every online shopper needs to know to shop smart this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
My neighbours' bonfire night party is causing a nuisance - What can I do?
In this blog, Aditi Kanojia, paralegal at DAS Law sheds light on the laws surrounding private firework displays and Bonfire Night celebrations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Our broken tribunal system isn’t fit for day-one employment rights
The Employment Rights Bill that has just been introduced is a landmark piece of legislation that sits at the heart of the new government’s agenda. This article sheds light on why a serious issue could undermine the very foundations of the proposed legislation and what it is intended to achieve.
Employment tribunal backlog getting worse, HMCTS data show
The significant problems in the employment tribunal system are getting worse, according to analysis of the latest tribunal figures released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service. In this blog, Andy Talbot, ARAG’s director of marketing, ATE & broker comments on the latest data.
How to talk to your manager about your mental health
Although there’s a growing openness about mental health, there is still a significant stigma which may be making it difficult for employees to open up to their managers. This article shares four tips on how to effectively share mental health challenges with your manager at work.
How ARAG Advance helps firms balance their books
The longer it takes to resolve a civil justice case, the longer law firms have to shoulder the burden of funding disbursement costs. This blog highlights how ARAG Advance provides a unique disbursement funding solution for law firms that offers flexible and transparent arrangements.
The cost of birth trauma
According to the most recent annual report from NHS Resolution, total clinical negligence payments relating to maternity failings amounted to £2.8 billion. This blog focuses on the cost of birth trauma and why improvements in maternity care are desperately needed.
Sexual harassment in the workplace - A time for change
Changes around sexual harassment at work become law on 26 October 2024. This article explores the implications for employers in respect of their duties regarding the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Navigating a tight budget
With the new Chancellor putting her first budget before Parliament this month, it's unclear how much of the financial burden businesses will have to bear. Andy Talbot, director of marketing, ATE and broker sales at ARAG, discusses how firms can work around the outcomes of the upcoming Autumn budget.