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Business Update
October 2026

In this edition, we explore the latest developments in employment law, workplace absence management, harassment prevention, ACAS early conciliation and what businesses can expect from the legislative landscape in the months ahead.

You can share these resources with your commercial clients to help them stay informed, reduce risk and navigate any potential legal issues.

If your customer encounters a legal issue, encourage them to call the legal advice helpline first.

Early expert advice can often help resolve problems quickly and prevent them from escalating. The service is included as part of their policy, giving them access to experienced legal advisers at no extra cost.

New UK Employment Rights Explained

In this video, Rosie Scarfe-James of ARAG Law explores the latest changes to employment rights, including updates to statutory leave and pay, flexible working, parental leave, paternity leave, and the introduction of a new family leave entitlement.

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2026: A year of change for UK businesses

For many businesses, 2026 has been a year of implementation of new employment rights and employer responsibilities. Understanding the impact of these developments will be crucial for businesses looking to remain compliant and avoid unnecessary risk.

Gurkaran Singh Gill from ARAG Law takes a look.

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Employment rights update

The future of employment rights: key changes on the horizon

Employment law in the UK is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades, and the changes introduced so far are only the beginning. While employers have already started adapting to new rights around sick pay and family leave, a number of significant reforms remain on the horizon.

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Managing absence: An employer’s perspective

Employers must navigate the delicate balance between supporting staff welfare and ensuring operational efficiency. Thomas Eastment, Legal Adviser at ARAG Law, takes a look.

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ACAS: Helping businesses resolve employee disputes before they escalate

Whether the issue relates to conduct, performance, discrimination, pay, working hours or dismissal, workplace disputes can be time-consuming, costly and disruptive if they are not managed effectively. Fortunately, organisations do not have to navigate these situations alone. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) plays a vital role in helping employers and employees resolve workplace disputes fairly and efficiently.

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Customer Claims Hub

Knowing what to do when a legal issue arises can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve created the Customer Claims Hub, a simple guide that explains each step of the claims journey.

The hub is split into eight easy-to-follow stages, helping customers understand what to expect from spotting a possible legal issue, making a claim to progressing through the legal process.

Importantly, it also highlights one of the most important things customers can do, which is to contact ARAG’s legal advice line. Early advice can often help resolve an issue before it becomes a claim, saving time, cost and stress.

Knowing what to do when a legal issue arises can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve created the Customer Claims Hub, a simple guide that explains each step of the claims journey.

The hub is split into eight easy-to-follow stages, helping customers understand what to expect from spotting a possible legal issue, making a claim to progressing through the legal process.

Importantly, it also highlights one of the most important things customers can do, which is to contact ARAG’s legal advice line. Early advice can often help resolve an issue before it becomes a claim, saving time, cost and stress.

Preview of Customer Claims Hub
Preview of Customer Claims Hub
Preview of Customer Claims Hub
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Knowing what to do when a legal issue arises can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve created the Customer Claims Hub, a simple guide that explains each step of the claims journey.

The hub is split into eight easy-to-follow stages, helping customers understand what to expect from spotting a possible legal issue, making a claim to progressing through the legal process.

Importantly, it also highlights one of the most important things customers can do, which is to contact ARAG’s legal advice line. Early advice can often help resolve an issue before it becomes a claim, saving time, cost and stress.

Knowing what to do when a legal issue arises can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve created the Customer Claims Hub, a simple guide that explains each step of the claims journey.

The hub is split into eight easy-to-follow stages, helping customers understand what to expect from spotting a possible legal issue, making a claim to progressing through the legal process.

Importantly, it also highlights one of the most important things customers can do, which is to contact ARAG’s legal advice line. Early advice can often help resolve an issue before it becomes a claim, saving time, cost and stress.

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