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A flawed case for reform

Last week, Jeremy Hunt attended AvMA’s Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel meeting, in London. His appearance at the meeting followed a recent Law Society Gazette article reporting comments Hunt made at a webinar, which suggested that the nature of clinical negligence litigation in the UK is partly responsible for the failure of doctors and hospitals to learn from medical mistakes. 7/12/2021
Caution urged for company Christmas parties

While the return of the company party is most welcome, after Christmas was effectively cancelled last year. Employers need to be careful, in the face of stubbornly high Covid-19 case numbers and the recently discovered Omicron variant. 01/12/2021
Great uncertainty following the pandemic

The impact that the pandemic has had on clinical negligence cases and after-the-event insurance was the subject of the latest in ARAG’s Talk with the Experts series. 06/10/2021
Caution over compulsory jabs for care sector

Few would argue that the care sector was not among the hardest hit by the pandemic. The high numbers of deaths in care homes, not just among residents but also among staff, coupled with shortages of protective equipment and heightened recruitment challenges as the UK left the EU, all threatened to overwhelm the industry in 2020. 21/09/2021
Employment FAQs

The level of grant available to employers changes from 1 July 2021. (Updated on 01/07/2021)
How has Covid-19 affected access to justice? Part 3

Part 3 in our article series looks at the impact of the pandemic on the legal system and what part legal protection has to play in the future. (Published on 10/05/2021)
How has Covid-19 affected access to justice? Part 2

Part 2 in our article series looks at Underinvestment in our justice system. Published on 03/05/2021
How has Covid-19 affected access to justice? Part 1

Part one of our article series looking at how every aspect of life has been touched by the pandemic in numerous ways, and many are far less obvious to all but those who work in them. (Published on 26/04/2021)
Required immunity: Can I force employees to have the Covid-19 vaccine?

It’s hard to imagine a word cloud for 2020 without the word “vaccine” in it, and 2021 is proving to be little different. (Published on 26/01/2021)
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQs

On Thursday 5 November 2020, the Government published a Policy Paper setting out the principles which will apply to the extension of the CJRS Furlough Scheme. (Published on 11/11/2020)
Chancellor announces extension to furlough scheme

The Chancellor has just announced that the CJRS Furlough Scheme will be extended until the end of March 2021, (Published on 06/11/2020)
Chancellor announces new job support scheme

On Thursday 24 September 2020, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced the new Jobs Support Scheme, which will run for six months from the start of November, once the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to an end. (Published on 24/09/2020)
Webinar - Taking Care of the Carers

We held another webinar this week for the second in our Talk to the Experts series, looking this time at the issues facing the care sector which has obviously faced enormous and unique challenges throughout the coronavirus pandemic, raising a multitude of legal questions for care providers. (Published on 11/09/2020)
Expert view - Getting employees back to work safely and legally

While it was back in May that the Government first announced its Covid-19 recovery strategy, which included the staged relaxation of travel and workplace restrictions, many businesses are only now, tentatively, inviting employees back from homeworking or furlough. (Published on 10/09/2020)
Expert view - Equality and discrimination under Covid-19

Viruses may spread indiscriminately, but the dangers posed by Covid-19 are much greater for older people, those with underlying health conditions and pregnant women. As a result, an employer’s response to the pandemic creates a huge potential for illegal discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, pregnancy and maternity. (Published on 09/09/2020)
Changing terms and conditions to avoid redundancy

As the national furlough scheme is being tapered to a close, the prospect of mass redundancies in many sectors of our economy seems inevitable. For many organisations, making staff redundant will be critical to their survival. (Published on 07/09/2020)
Taking care of the carers - Webinar

The care sector has been on the very frontline of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic and continues to face enormous challenges in protecting its clients, staff and businesses from the impact of Covid-19. Never before has the work of carers, often taken for granted, been quite as visible, difficult and potentially dangerous as it is in 2020. (Published on 26/08/2020)
Expert view: Hauling out of lockdown

As part of our Talk with the Experts series, we held a webinar this week focussing on the road haulage sector and how the pandemic and lockdown have created new challenges for both operators and the regulators overseeing them. (Published on 20/07/2020)
Survey revealed brokers’ expectations for the year to come

We conducted a survey of brokers at the recent Broker Connect virtual conference run by Insurance Business publisher Key Media, which produced some interesting results. (Published on 15/07/2020)
Flexible Furlough Scheme

As expected, further guidance was published on 12 June on the newest development in the successful Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – flexible furloughing. Until now, furloughed workers have been unable to carry out any work for their employers whatsoever. However, from 1 July, employees can move to a flexible furloughing arrangement in which they can work under any part-time arrangement, being paid their normal wage for working hours, whilst employers can still apply for the furlough grant for the remainder of their usual working hours. (Published on 15/07/2020)
ARAG reports 10th year in profit

Legal expenses and assistance provider ARAG has reported a profit for the tenth consecutive year, following the recovery of some outstanding after-the-event (ATE) premiums and the continued success of its portfolio of before-the-event (BTE) products. (Published on 02/07/2020)
Leave in the time of Covid

While a holiday may be just a dream for many of those worst affected by the pandemic, the prospect of getting away from the homes we’ve all spent far too much time in is starting to look possible, now that lockdowns are being relaxed both here and overseas. (Published on 26/06/2020)
Hauling out of lockdown - Webinar, July 16th

The crucial role that the road haulage industry plays in the UK has rarely been more evident. The unique set of challenges that it continues to face in keeping the country supplied throughout this unprecedented period are complex and changing from one week to the next. (Published on 24/06/2020)
Working to Support Partners and Colleagues

Elise Barbereau & Pedro Caetano, of Vesuvio Labs, took the opportunity to virtually e-meet with Colin Fennelly, City Account Manager & Hannah Fraser, Communications & Events manager at ARAG UK in May to talk about working from home (WFH) routines and ARAG’s business experience throughout COVID-19. (Published on 11/06/2020)
Covid-19-Landlords-FAQs

We realise that these are exceptionally stressful times for anyone renting a property and it can really help to have all the relevant information in one place when you are trying to navigate swiftly changing legislation. To help with this, we have put together some information on the questions that are most often being asked by callers to our legal advice line at the moment. (Updated on 04/10/2020 - Published on 29/05/2020)
Motorists warned of risks as UK returns to roads from coronavirus lockdown

The rapid return of cars to UK roads that are already busy with cyclists and pedestrians could create a number of safety and legal issues for motorists and other road users. (Published on 28/05/2020)
New help for landlords and tenants navigating Covid-19

One problem that the coronavirus pandemic has created for the private rental sector is the uncertainty surrounding eviction from rented accommodation. The Coronavirus Act included some clear measures designed to prevent evictions during the lockdown, to help stop the virus from spreading. But this has left many landlords and tenants in limbo. (Published on 13/05/2020)
Help with VAT and business rates payments

Along with the other measures that the government has introduced to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic, HMRC has allowed UK VAT registered businesses to defer payment of VAT that would have been due between March 20th and June 30th, this year. (Published on 04/05/2020)
Suspension of eviction under commercial leases

We’ve written about the headline support that the government has put in place to help businesses that are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but there are a few other measures that are worth highlighting, such as the suspension of eviction under commercial leases. (Published on 01/05/2020)
Tax tribunals struggling to cope with remote hearings

Todays’ Financial Times reports on Tax tribunals struggling to cope with remote hearings. The backlog of disputes reached 27,280 last quarter according to a Freedom of Information request. HMRC charges daily interest of 2.6% on money it argues is due and this will continue to apply during the pause in hearings. (Published on 28/04/2020)
Important Business Law Second Update - April

The ARAG Business Legal Services website is an online legal document service designed to help you comply easily with a range of regulations and protect your interests when doing business. (Published on 27/04/2020)
Government guidance for landlords and tenants

For many people, the major and sudden changes to the rules around renting property have been among the most significant to result from the coronavirus pandemic and have prompted numerous questions. (Published on 24/04/2020)
Free legal support for MGAA members

We understand that the COVID-19 outbreak has created significant challenges for all businesses. ARAG’s first responsibility has obviously been to our policyholders and our legal advice helpline has been extremely busy. However, we’re aware that businesses in our own market are having to deal with some tricky legal issues too. (Published on 24/04/2020)
Remote working resources on ARAG Legal Services website

Business policyholders whose staff may be working remotely, many of them for the first time, can use two tools to help ensure that homeworking is legally compliant. You will need to log in to the ARAG Legal Services website to access the documents. If you haven’t registered to use the site before, you can do so using the voucher code in your policy documentation. (Published on 22/04/2020)
Important Business Law Update - April

The ARAG Business Legal Services website is an online legal document service designed to help you comply easily with a range of regulations and protect your interests when doing business. (Published on 16/04/2020)
Ashfords Solicitors: Furloughed Workers and Annual Leave

The Government’s guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) (updated on 4 April 2020) has failed to address whether employees can take annual leave on furlough and, if so, what the rate of pay for any such annual leave should be. This article discusses some of the key issues associated with those questions. (Published on 14/04/2020)
Update: Legal expenses insurance claims and Covid-19

Further to our previous updates on ARAG’s advice helpline and emergency assistance services, we want to keep you informed about the continued operation of our legal claims operations which have been largely unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic. (Published on 06/04/2020)
COVID-19 Employer FAQs

On Thursday 24 September 2020, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced the new Jobs Support Scheme, which will run for six months from the start of November, once the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to an end. (Updated on 24/09/2020 - Published on 03/04/2020)
Maintaining our mental health

Most people already understand that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic reaches far beyond just the physical health of those who may have been infected with the virus. (Published on 01/04/2020)
Innovation: iQ Insider Quarterly article

If proof was ever needed that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, then the current global pandemic offers us plenty. At the sharp end, researchers are already on their way to developing a vaccine for Covid-19, and those responsible for testing, trialing and manufacturing it will have to be equally inventive to get it mass-produced on an unprecedented scale and in record time.(Published on 01/04/2020)
Ashfords Solicitors: Employee Q&A - Covid-19

We wanted to keep you informed about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Short-Time/Reduced Hours Working. (Published on 30/03/2020)
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

On 26 March 2020 the Government published updated guidance on how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will operate. (Published on 27/03/2020)
Assistance Services and COVID-19 update

Further to our most recent update, we wanted to keep you informed about the operation of our emergency assistance services during this exceptional time. (Published on 26/03/2020)
CORONAVIRUS MESSAGE

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking precautionary measures to protect our staff, whilst in the meantime, continuing to serve our policyholders. (Updated on 25/03/2020)
Information for landlords about the legal implications of the Covid-19 outbreak

Landlords, including those who have legal expenses insurance cover with ARAG, are probably aware that the government is putting emergency measures in place to protect both tenants and their landlords from the financial consequences that the coronavirus outbreak may have on them. (Published on 24/03/2020)
Information for landlords about the legal implications of the Covid-19 outbreak

Landlords, including those who have legal expenses insurance cover with ARAG, are probably aware that the government is putting emergency measures in place to protect both tenants and their landlords from the financial consequences that the coronavirus outbreak may have on them. (Published on 24/03/2020)
Important News from ARAG

I want to update you on ARAGs response to the global pandemic that is causing huge upheaval to the lives of our policyholders, as it is for people throughout the world. (Published on 23/03/2020)
Ashfords Solicitors: Employment FAQ’s

On Friday 20 March 2020, the government announced an unprecedented range of support measures for businesses and employers. This is a summary of those measures and seeks to address some of the frequently asked questions from an employment law perspective. (Published on 23/03/2020)
What financial assistance is available for companies?

The Chancellor announced a package of measures to provide support for public services, individuals and businesses to ensure the impact of COVID-19 is minimised. (Published on 20/03/2020)
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COVID-19 FAQs

A flawed case for reform

Caution urged for company Christmas parties

Great uncertainty following the pandemic

Caution over compulsory jabs for care sector

Employment FAQs

How has Covid-19 affected access to justice? Part 3

How has Covid-19 affected access to justice? Part 2

How has Covid-19 affected access to justice? Part 1

Required immunity: Can I force employees to have the Covid-19 vaccine?

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQs

Chancellor announces extension to furlough scheme

Chancellor announces new job support scheme

Webinar - Taking Care of the Carers

Expert view - Getting employees back to work safely and legally

Expert view - Equality and discrimination under Covid-19

Changing terms and conditions to avoid redundancy

Taking care of the carers - Webinar

Expert view: Hauling out of lockdown

Survey revealed brokers’ expectations for the year to come

Flexible Furlough Scheme

ARAG reports 10th year in profit

Leave in the time of Covid

Hauling out of lockdown - Webinar, July 16th

Working to Support Partners and Colleagues

Covid-19-Landlords-FAQs

Motorists warned of risks as UK returns to roads from coronavirus lockdown

New help for landlords and tenants navigating Covid-19

Help with VAT and business rates payments

Suspension of eviction under commercial leases

Tax tribunals struggling to cope with remote hearings

Important Business Law Second Update - April

Government guidance for landlords and tenants

Free legal support for MGAA members

Remote working resources on ARAG Legal Services website

Important Business Law Update - April

Ashfords Solicitors: Furloughed Workers and Annual Leave

Update: Legal expenses insurance claims and Covid-19

COVID-19 Employer FAQs

Maintaining our mental health

Innovation: iQ Insider Quarterly article

Ashfords Solicitors: Employee Q&A - Covid-19

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Assistance Services and COVID-19 update

CORONAVIRUS MESSAGE

Information for landlords about the legal implications of the Covid-19 outbreak

Information for landlords about the legal implications of the Covid-19 outbreak

Important News from ARAG

Ashfords Solicitors: Employment FAQ’s

What financial assistance is available for companies?

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