Employment Law
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Employment Law
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.
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.
The King’s Speech: A new deal for working people
The King’s Speech was delivered in Parliament on 17 July 2024. The speech outlined the new Government’s plan for legislative reform, which seeks to promote “security, fairness, and opportunity for all”. This article looks at the proposed bills and new legislation reform that hopes to achieve this.
Delivering better justice
The spring is always a busy time for ARAG, but this year has been exceptional. This blog provides an update on ARAG’s activities so far in 2024 and why, regardless of the next government, the business will be ready to adapt its policies and operations to provide access to justice for clients.
Employment law: Not such a quiet year
While 2024 may not have produced many headline-grabbing changes to employment legislation, it has seen numerous reforms. This article highlights changes impacting: taxation; National Insurance; working time and holiday entitlement; flexible working arrangements; the Equality Act 2010.
Get to know: Changes to employment law
On April 6 2024, new legislation came into force that will impact employees’ rights to time off in relation to paternity leave and carers leave as well as flexible working rights. In this content, ARAG’s partners at Law Express shed light on the latest changes to employment law.
Is remote working right for the insurance industry?
Following the firing of an insurance employee whose keystrokes showed she wasn’t working enough from home, this article explores whether remote working is suitable for fresh entrants to the industry.
ARAG do's and don'ts animation: How to complete your claims form
This animation provides information for ARAG's customers on how to complete your claims form and some top tips to follow. Areas covered include employment claims, property claims and contract claims.
Video: ARAG Day 2023
A week of events leading up to ARAG Day 2023 has seen ARAG's support of Bristol Law Centre extended to include working with one of our local partner law firms, Ashfords LLP, to increase capacity at the law centre and provide legal advice clinics. Watch this video to find out more.