Employment Law
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Employment Law
Supreme Court appeal in landmark holiday pay case funded by legal expenses policy
A Supreme Court judgment with far-reaching implications for staff who work irregular hours was supported by legal expenses insurance. This blog highlights how the decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel marks the end of an employment case that has been funded under an ARAG Group Legal Solutions policy.
Big employment wins are tip of an iceberg
A core purpose of legal expenses insurance is to provide access to justice to those who might otherwise be unable to afford it. This blog highlights why lower value employment claims cases are every bit as important as high profile claims and how ARAG has helped policyholders to achieve justice.
Legal disputes rise as tough times get tougher
Left reeling by pandemics, volatile markets, rising costs and labour shortages, UK businesses are also seeing a spike in legal disputes. ARAG’s Tony Buss, explains why demand for legal protection is steadily rising with no quick end in sight.
In-depth - Legal expenses insurance: A legal rollercoaster ride
With the effects of Covid, the war in Ukraine and Brexit rearing their heads, legal expenses insurance has moved into the spotlight. This content highlights the factors which are driving an increasingly litigious landscape and how legal expenses cover provides value in volatile times.
DUAL Oliva and ARAG strike deal to cover construction industry risks
ARAG has built a bespoke commercial legal protection solution for DUAL Oliva designed to meet the needs of the specialist MGA’s clients in the construction industry and beyond. Read this short blog to find out more.
April shower of changes for employers
Employers might be forgiven for thinking they deserved a little respite from the continually shifting sands of employment regulation. This blog highlights the employment law changes which take effect in April, when the new tax year begins.
Employers guide: Ending furlough and requiring employees to return to work
Many employers have turned their attention to unfurloughing their workforce and encouraging or requiring their employees to return to the workplace. This content highlights some of the factors to be considered from a legal standpoint.
Right to work checks since 1 July 2021: What employers need to know
Employers must check that job applicants have the legal right to work in the UK before they start their employment. This content sheds light on the recent changes impacting right to work checks and what employers need to know.
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.
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.