Seasonal news | arag.co.uk

April shower of changes for employers

After two full years of surviving all that the pandemic has thrown at them, employers might be forgiven for thinking they deserved a little respite from the continually shifting sands of employment regulation. But April, when the new tax year begins, is inevitably the time when changes to employment law are most often introduced, and 2022 is no exception. 15/02/2022
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
15 years extending access to justice

This week we’re celebrating 15 years since ARAG launched in the UK, which has inevitably given us pause to reflect on developments over that time.Of course, the world seems to have changed more over the past twenty months than any other period in our living memories but, even without a pandemic, the UK has seen particular legal and political turbulence, in recent years. In some respects, Covid-19 has slowed the pace of legislative change. 22/09/2021
A full house

As another Beast from the East brings snow, ice and high winds to parts of the UK, the outlook for home emergency providers looks ‘busy’. We thought it would be interesting to look back at how the pandemic has affected use of our domestic rescue services, in comparison to weather events like this one. (Published on 11/02/2021)
Virtual Christmas parties create new risks for employers

Companies need to consider new risks when hosting virtual Christmas parties, while being aware that normal employment hazards, such as harassment and bullying, can still happen online. (Published on 01/12/20)
Personal Growth Week 2020

From the 5th – 9th October we ran a Personal Growth Week for staff, a collaboration between our Learning & Development and Wellbeing teams. (Published on 16/10/2020)
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)
Colour yourself calm

Our Wellbeing Team created this colouring book for staff, as creative activities can help calm your mind in times that may feel overwhelming. We are delighted to share it with you - why not try printing a copy to use at home with your family? (Published on 07/05/2020)
Accidents Abroad

One in 20 tourists have an accident whilst abroad, but do they qualify for compensation? (Published on 13/01/2020)
The Ability Pay Gap

I found it shocking but unsurprising to learn of the pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees in the UK... (Published on 30/12/2019)
Should You Point Out Your Opponents Mistakes?

Is your solicitor duty bound to point out their opponents mistake? (Published on 04/07/2019)
Hurt on Holiday?

Lesley Attu, Product Development Manager at ARAG, talks you through establishing a legal claim following an accident abroad. (Published on 18/06/2019)
The Flow of Personal Data After Brexit

How might a no deal Brexit affect the flow of personal data between the UK and the EEA? Read this mini blog to find out more. (Published on 11/02/2019)
The Government Has Killed Tenancy Fees, But What Does This Mean For Landlords?

Back in 2016 Philip Hammond announced there would be a ban on letting agent fees in the Autumn budget. After several revision it is now coming in to force starting in June 2019 for new tenancies and June 2020 for existing tenancies. (Published on 08/02/2019)
Uphill journey resumes for employers

The spike in employment tribunal claims over the past three quarters looks set to mark the start of a permanent upward trend in the figures. (Published on 16/05/2018)
A better summer for access to justice

In July, the Supreme Court ruled that the fees charged since 2013 to bring a case to an employment tribunal were unlawful. (Published on 14/11/2017)
Winter positive feedback for our Claims Department

Winters are inevitably tricky for home emergency claims, which come in waves on the back of bad weather, leaving customers distressed and anxious... (Published on 10/11/2017)
Firework lovers warned about legal risks of private displays

Bonfire Night, private display: large public displays have grown in number and popularity, partly because they are safer and offer more ‘bang for your buck. (Published on 05/11/2017)
More Themes

Chat

© 2022 ARAG

ARAG plc is registered in England number 02585818. Registered address: 9 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1NN.
ARAG plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority firm registration number 452369.