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Sexual harassment in the workplace – A time for change

It seems apt, given the recent disclosures around Al Fayed when he owned Harrods, that the changes around sexual harassment at work becomes law on 26 October 2024. There was lots of reporting around this the beginning of 2024 and the time has now come for employers to consider what this means for them. 30/09/24
Watching the Olympics at work

With the Paris Olympics starting this week, its an exciting time for sports fans. Some events will be during working hours in the UK. So, for people wanting to see these events while at work, what options do they have? 26/07/24
Post-termination restrictions for partners and team members

If an employee or partner has knowledge of your clients, your confidential know-how and techniques, your strategic plans and staff data could be attractive to a competitor within your sector. This article explains the types of restrictions that firms can implement to protect such information, as well as important points to consider when taking action. 24/07/24
The King’s Speech: A new deal for working people

His Majesty King Charles III delivered the King’s Speech in Parliament today, 17 July 2024. The King’s Speech outlined the Labour Government’s plan for legislative reform, which seeks to promote “security, fairness, and opportunity for all”. 17/07/24
Navigating data breach compensation claims

The extent to which damages can be claimed in the event of a data breach has been a hot topic over the last few years, with a particular focus on what compensation is available for smaller breaches where an individual doesn’t suffer material loss. 17/07/24
Justice needs new courts more than new laws

Our recent surprise general election inevitably kicked a swathe of legislation off the parliamentary agenda and into the long grass. How much of it the new government will dig out and seek to pass remains to be seen but, whatever priorities they may have, the in-tray awaiting incoming Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, was also overflowing. 17/07/2024
Novation by conduct - Use it or lose it

The recent case of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc v Goodrich Corp demonstrates that conduct inconsistent with the express terms of a contract can override those written terms. In this case the court had to decide whether a contract had been effectively novated by conduct. This article explains the definition of novation and explores this case in detail. 04/07/24
Simplifying holiday pay: Government changes to holiday pay and entitlement

On 1 January 2024, the government introduced changes to the Working Time Regulations which aimed to simplify holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations. 17/06/24
Managing Bad News Days

As well as legal and tax advice helplines, ARAG’s commercial legal expenses policyholders also have access to our innovative Crisis Communications facility, which offers expert public relations advice if an event leads to negative publicity for the insured business. 28/05/24
How Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave regulations are changing this year

On 11 December 2023 the draft Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were laid. 17/05/24
Not such a quiet year

While 2024 may not have produced many headline-grabbing changes to employment legislation, it has seen numerous reforms that businesses should be aware of, and there’s more to come. 09/05/24
Get to know: Changes to employment law

On 6th April 2024, new legislation is coming into force that will affect employees rights to time off in relation to paternity leave and to take carers leave to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long term care need. 23/04/24
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