ARAG Law Blog

07/05/2025

What you need to know during free wills month

March has been designated Free Wills month; Grace Hughes at ARAG Law, answers the key questions surrounding wills, such as when a will can be contested or changed.
04/04/2025

Employment law update

The upcoming changes to employment law in the UK for 2025 are set to bring significant transformations to the workplace.
20/03/2025

Bad hair day: Your legal rights

Grace Hughes from ARAG Law, has all the information you need to know about your rights and what you can do if your dream makeover turns into a nightmare. 20/03/25
06/03/2025

Don’t take a gamble when it comes to online betting

ARAG Law answers key questions on checking if a betting site is legitimate and your legal options if your online gambling retailer won’t pay out.
20/02/2025

What businesses need to know about food allergies and the law

This article unpacks the key legal duties, best practices, and potential risks, helping businesses and institutions create a safer, more inclusive environment for everyone, especially vulnerable children in nursery and school settings.
06/02/2025

National Apprenticeship week: What you need to know

With National Apprenticeship Week here, we explain what employers need to consider regarding apprenticeship schemes and their legal obligations.
04/02/2025

Valentine’s Day – who gets to keep the ring?

Sam Davies from ARAG Law investigates the complex legal position surrounding ring ownership at the end of a relationship.
16/01/2025

Six things you need to know about missing the 31 January self-assessment tax return deadline

With the 31st of January deadline fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned that millions of taxpayers have still not completed their Self-Assessment tax returns online. 16/01/25
08/01/2025

4 ways to escape your gym contract in the new year

Gyms are prepared for a New Year’s resolution rush and every January, millions of people rush to sign expensive gym membership contracts. But how fair are these contracts and can you terminate them if your situation changes?
07/01/2025

What can drivers do when councils are a stuck in the mud on repairing potholes?

In 2024, the RAC attended 7,904 breakdowns in the first quarter of 2024 due to bad road surfaces, up 53% on the last three months of 2023.
04/10/2024

Wills and Probate

A trusted resource for understanding wills, estate planning, and probate law.
04/10/2024

Top 10 Settlement Agreement tips for employers

The purpose of a Settlement Agreement is to bring an employment relationship to an end by mutual agreement. Here are our top 10 tips for moving people on with settlement agreements.
04/10/2024

Property disputes

Offering essential insights for anyone dealing with property disputes.
04/10/2024

Professional services disputes

Offering essential insights for anyone dealing with professional services disputes.
04/10/2024

Personal Injury

Clear and compassionate guidance on understanding your rights, managing legal processes, and achieving the best possible outcomes after an accident or injury.
04/10/2024

My employer is advertising my job. Where do I stand?

ARAG Law’s Lauren Woolf explains what to do if you find out your employer has been advertising your job without informing you that you are being dismissed.
04/10/2024

International Stress Awareness Month: Your workplace rights

To mark International Stress Awareness Month, Sarah Garner takes a look at what the law says your employer needs to do about workplace stress.
04/10/2024

How to manage liability for repairs in private rented properties

Faye Schneider, Principal Associate overseeing the Landlord and Tenant Team at ARAG Law, discusses how best to manage repairs in a private rented property.
04/10/2024

How “purpose or reasonable effect” can affect workplace harassment cases

Harassment in the workplace has come under a spotlight in the last few years and employers have put their policies and practices under the spotlight to ensure they are doing all they can to eliminate it.
04/10/2024

Holiday disputes

A comprehensive resource for navigating holiday disputes.
04/10/2024

Goods and services disputes

A reliable guide for resolving disputes over goods and services.
04/10/2024

Farming

A comprehensive guide for farmers, agribusinesses, and landowners navigating the complexities of agricultural law.
04/10/2024

Family

A comprehensive resource for anyone navigating the complexities of family law.
04/10/2024

Employment disputes

A resource for navigating the complexities of employment disputes.
04/10/2024

Driving

A comprehensive guide to navigating potential legal challenges.
04/10/2024

Dog ownership laws

Laws around dog ownership can be difficult to deal with. Dogs are classed as property under the law, despite the emotional attachment owners have towards their four-legged friends. ARAG Law’s Bethan Mack explains.
04/10/2024

Commercial disputes

Exploring the intricacies of commercial services disputes.
04/10/2024

Business

Addressing the challenges of business disputes.
04/10/2024

Animals

A dedicated resource for understanding the legal issues surrounding animals, their care, and their rights.
04/08/2024

Don’t get a red card while watching the World Cup at work

If you are planning on watching World Cup matches at work, there are a number of important things to consider.
01/08/2024

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts – what the government is proposing

Post termination restrictive covenants in employment contracts are used to protect a business when employees are departing who may have had access to trade secrets, strategic plans, financial plans and customer or client confidential information.
01/08/2024

Don’t take a gamble when it comes to online betting

ARAG Law answers key questions on checking if a betting site is legitimate and your legal options if your online gambling retailer won’t pay out.
13/07/2024

What to do if a car blocks your driveway

Simon Roberts looks at what you need to know if people are blocking your driveway for weeks on end.
12/07/2024

Compensation rules for lost or damaged luggage

If you have your luggage damaged or lost altogether, you may be able to claim compensation from the airline or through your travel insurance provider.
12/07/2024

Compensation for flight delays and cancellations

Are passengers eligible for compensation and under which circumstances can they make a claim?
06/06/2024

10 top TUPE tips for employers – Transferees

TUPE kicks in when there is a transfer of a business from one organisation to another or there is a service provision change from one provider to another.
20/05/2024

Everybody needs good neighbours. But what can be done if someone refuses to be neighbourly?

Sahib Ullah Raj, legal adviser at ARAG Law, delves into the common quarrels that can arise between neighbours and outlines the legal avenues available for resolution.
17/05/2024

Make sure your car is safe when you use valet parking

When booking a summer holiday, the flights, hotels and activities take precedence; few people spend more than a few minutes trying to find a reliable and trusted place to park their vehicle while they’re away.
15/05/2024

Faulty products face recalls – these are your rights when things go wrong

Gurkaran Singh Gill from ARAG Law looks at what you can do if you have bought a faulty product.
09/05/2024

Airbnb and holiday lettings: What to do with the staycation boom

Anthony Di Palma, a solicitor at ARAG Law, answers the most important questions for existing Airbnb hosts and those thinking of renting out their properties.
07/05/2024

Don’t get flushed away by sewage companies. Learn how to claim compensation

Samantha Jenkins, Legal Adviser at ARAG Law, explores the legal options available to swimmers and those that depend on marine environments for their livelihood.
02/05/2024

What employers need to know about performance management and grievances

The effective management of employee performance is a cornerstone of organisational success.
30/04/2024

Managing absence – an employer’s perspective

Employers must navigate the delicate balance between supporting staff welfare and ensuring operational efficiency.
23/04/2024

Employee, self-employed or worker? – The Bitesized Edition

Employment status can be complex if an organisation does not define the relationship with an individual clearly and reflective of the actual relationship in practice.
17/04/2024

Don’t let your private hedge be a hazard to public footpaths

Charlotte Ellis at ARAG Law explains how to stay on the right side of the law and avoid being a nuisance when it comes to your garden or driveway.
07/04/2024

10 top TUPE tips for employers – Transferors

Here are our top 10 TUPE tips for the Transferor – this is usually the seller of the business to another or a client seeking to outsource a service.
05/04/2024

Workplace stress: Your responsibilities as an employer

Commenting on Stress Awareness Week, Sarah Garner, Solicitor at ARAG Law, looks at what the law says employers needs to do about stress.
28/03/2024

Don’t get in trouble with the law on April Fool’s Day

As April Fool’s Day approaches, many are looking forward to playing some elaborate and funny pranks on family members, friends, and colleagues.
13/03/2024

What you should know about power of attorney

Elvira Norton, Legal Adviser at ARAG Law, explains and explores the abilities and limitations of the Power of Attorney.
29/02/2024

Do employees get extra pay on a leap year day?

Every four years, many workers find themselves cramming an extra day of work into an already packed year. But are workers in the UK entitled to extra pay for this extra work?
08/02/2024

Your rights and responsibilities when selling a car

Selling a car can be tricky – get it wrong and you could find the buyer making a claim against you.
08/02/2024

Libel and slander – the distinction in defamation

With National Apprenticeship Week here, we explain what employers need to consider regarding apprenticeship schemes and their legal obligations.
08/02/2024

How to take action over low-quality building work

What action can you take when you have a building dispute with a rogue trader? ARAG Law’s Bethan Mack takes a look at some important basics.
08/02/2024

How Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave regulations are changing this year – The Bitesize Edition

In this Bitesized Edition, we look at the new Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations, set to come into force on 6 April 2024.
29/01/2024

How flexible working regulations are changing this year – The Bitesize Edition

Amendments to the current flexible working legislation will come into force this year. Any flexible working applications made on or after 6 April 2024 must be dealt with in accordance with the regulations.
17/01/2024

Holiday Pay Guidance from the Government – The Bitesize Edition

The Government has issued guidance on calculating holiday pay to simplify holiday entitlement for irregular hours and part-year workers.
15/12/2023

Be on your best behaviour at your work Christmas party

Thanks to social media, your behaviour at any work-related party could be posted to a global audience in seconds. An organisation’s reputation could be tarnished, and an individual’s career could be substantially affected by the sharing office party antics online.
06/12/2023

Your consumer rights when it comes to smart meters

What rights do customers have with smart meter installation and claiming compensation if they have been overcharged?
15/11/2023

What Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers should know about their consumer rights

Attention all shoppers: the countdown to the ultimate sales event of the year has officially begun!
02/11/2023

What to do if your neighbour’s Bonfire Night party causes a nuisance

As the 5th of November approaches, the excitement of fireworks, sparklers, and bonfires fills the air, bringing joy to both adults and children.
26/10/2023

How far you can legally go to stop someone from playing a trick on you this Halloween

What can you do if someone chooses to play a ‘trick’ and damages your property? Can you intervene to stop property damage?
11/09/2023

How to ensure your relationship with your neighbours doesn’t become hot and bothered

Sahib Ullah Raj from ARAG Law explores the various disputes between neighbours and explains the legal options available.
05/09/2023

New school year brings new clashes over school uniforms

Strict school uniform rules have angered parents who believe their children should be allowed some flexibility when it comes to uniforms. But where does the law stand and what can parents do if they disagree with school rules?
25/07/2023

How employers can prevent harassment or bullying in the workplace

Employers can be liable for employees who have subjected other employees to harassment in the workplace if they have not taken reasonable steps to prevent harassment.
12/07/2023

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts – what the government is proposing

Post termination restrictive covenants in employment contracts are used to protect a business when employees are departing who may have had access to trade secrets, strategic plans, financial plans and customer or client confidential information.
19/06/2023

The Sunset Clause Removal: Retaining and discarding EU Law – The Bitesized Edition

Following Brexit, in September 2022 the government introduced a bill creating powers to revoke, amend, replace, restate or assimilate approximately 2,400 pieces of EU Law.
03/05/2023

Facial recognition cameras – what your rights are

Where does the law stand on the use of facial recognition software? Elisa Ribeiro, legal adviser at ARAG Law, tells you what you need to know.
17/02/2023

4 ways to limit disrepair claims from your tenants

Faye Schneider, Principal Associate overseeing the Landlord and Tenant Team at ARAG Law, discusses how best to manage repairs in a private rented property.
16/01/2023

New legislation for landlords and tenants in Wales – what you need to know

On 1 December 2022, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 changed the way all landlords in Wales rent their properties.
12/01/2023

What you need to know about settlement agreements

Has your employer discussed a Settlement Agreement or Compromise Agreement with you? Learn more about these agreements and their implications on your ability to claim in the future.
12/01/2023

What you need to know about constructive & wrongful dismissal

If you feel forced to resign, this may count as constructive dismissal. If you are dismissed in breach of the terms of your employment contract, this is known as wrongful dismissal.
12/01/2023

Dismissal and Redundancy: 7 things employees need to know

Molly-Ellen Turecek and Simon Roberts from ARAG Law look at what an employee needs to know about redundancy.
02/28/2022

What to do if your dream makeover turns into a nightmare

What rights do you have if you don’t like your new hair style? Do you still have to pay if you didn’t give you the look you wanted?
29/09/2022

Highway Code updates for autonomous vehicles

As the emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) increases and the technology behind automated vehicles evolves, the Highway Code has been updated to include key guidance on the new types of vehicles on our roads.
26/08/2022

Building Safety Act 2022 – Who is responsible for ensuring new properties are safe?

What are the legal responsibilities of constructors and owners under the Defective Premises Act 1972? Who else can be held responsible? Corey Evans, Paralegal at ARAG Law, has the answers.
18/08/2022

Renting to friends and family – make sure you’re still friends by the end of the tenancy

What are your responsibilities as a landlord when renting to family or friends? Are there any extra precautions you should take into consideration?
25/07/2022

Public transport strikes – your employment rights if you are unable to get to work

What happens if you can’t make it to work this week due to transport issues? Simon Roberts looks at some key legal facts.
14/07/2022

What employers should do during a heatwave

What are an employer's obligations to employees when the weather gets too hot? Lewys Traylor gives the lowdown.
27/06/2022

What employees need to know about NDAs and confidentiality clauses

What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? Ryan James from ARAG Law takes an in-depth look.
20/06/2022

What you need to know about hospitality, Covid, and new Health and Safety rules

In light of Covid-19, health and safety rules have changed and venue owners, event organisers and attendees need to be up to speed.
08/06/2022

Flexible working – 5 key questions answered

To make a flexible working request, you must be an employee, have at least 26 weeks continuous service, and have not already made a request in the last 12 months.
06/06/2022

Section 21 notices - what the end of “no-fault evictions” could mean

The Renter’s Reform Bill was proposed to improve protection for private renters in England, including the ending of section 21 notices.
31/05/2022

Let’s get this royal street party started!

Many people across the UK will be celebrating the Queen's Jubilee with a fun-filled street party, but what do you need to consider in preparation for the big day?
29/04/2022

Can employees legally refuse to return to the workplace

Across the country the calls for employees to return to the workplace. Simon Roberts, Senior Associate at ARAG Law, looks at what you need to know.
04/04/2022

The gender pay gap: 5 key things employees need to know

With the deadline for companies to publish their gender pay gap data looming, all private sector companies and charities are required to publish their data by 5th April 2022.
01/07/2021

How to keep your workers safe during Farm Safety Week

Mark Woodman, Solicitor at ARAG Law, looks at what farmers are legally required to do to keep both themselves and their workers safe.
01/07/2021

Fly tipping: what you need to know

Fly-tipping is the only crime where the victims (private landowners) have a legal responsibility to dispose of the waste. Mark Woodman looks at the laws around this modern-day scourge.
21/06/2021

Farms and trespassing: Know your rights

Mark Woodman, solicitor at ARAG Law, looks at what farmers need to know about trespassing.
21/06/2021

Farming tenancies: what you need to know

Mark Woodman, Solicitor at ARAG Law, looks at what farmers need to know regarding a Farm Business Tenancy.
13/05/2021

Is there a time limit for providing an employee with a P45?

As an employer, you are required to tell HMRC when somebody leaves or retires, and deduct and pay the correct tax and National Insurance.
04/03/2021

4 things you need when you run a business from your home

Running a business from your home could make it easier to balance your home life with your work, but there are extra rules that you will need to consider.
08/02/2021

What you need to know about increasing your tenant’s deposit

It’s hardly surprising that landlords are considering increasing deposits to reduce their Covid-19 risk. Nevertheless, the Tenant Fee Act limits what you can do with deposits so, as a landlord, what are your options?
19/01/2021

How to make business decisions ‘virtually’

Emma Peacock, Trainee Solicitor at ARAG Law, looks at what organisations need to know when making critical decisions without meeting in person.
13/10/2020

6 things landlords need to know about anti-social behaviour

The government has issued updates to the recent rule changes for repossession in cases of anti-social behaviour. Molly-Ellen Turecek, Legal Adviser at ARAG Law, tells you what you need to know.
05/08/2020

Employing farm workers: What you need to know

Finding employees who will be a long-term asset for your business can be an arduous and stressful process. Here are the myriad rules and regulations that you need to be aware of from the outset.
04/05/2020

Health and safety and computers

Now that many of us have entered the world of remote working, ARAG Law’s Bethan Mack explains how employers need to manage the risks to their employees when they’re working at computers for long periods of time.
16/10/2019

Your right to a refund for an unauthorised payment

If someone criminally inclined gets access to your bank or credit card details, you could see a lot of money disappear.
15/10/2019

What you need to know about pay and wages

The law seeks to provide a fair structure and ensure that we are appropriately compensated for our efforts, and that employers cannot underpay or exploit us when it comes to our wages. Bethan Mack looks at some of the basics.
11/10/2019

Making complaints in restaurants and food outlets

Going out for a meal should be an enjoyable experience, but if it falls short of expectations you should be aware of your legal rights and how to exercise them. ARAG Law’s Samantha Jenkins explains.
08/07/2019

Taken ill on holiday? What to do if you have a genuine travel insurance claim

Nicole Rogers from ARAG Law explains what you need to know about claiming on your insurance or taking legal action if you get sick on holiday.
01/05/2019

When can company directors be personally liable?

The recent High Court case of Antzuzis & Others v DJ Houghton Catching Services & Others [2019] EWHC 843 (QB) is a stark reminder of how company directors can be personally liable for their acts. ARAG Law Solicitor Andrew Oberholzer explains.
24/04/2019

When home improvements go wrong

When home improvements are badly done, there are a number of ways to get things set right.
11/02/2019

How to fight a parking ticket

There are important differences between parking tickets from your local council and those enforced by private companies.
12/12/2018

Working on Christmas Day – your rights if you end up on the rota

It's a day of rest for millions, but for others it’s double the workload as business continues as normal – but with fewer staff. Can you refuse?
28/04/2018

Probate fraud and will forgery

Probate fraud can be committed in a number of different ways, and is more common than you might think. Be careful and stay vigilant during probate.
27/04/2018

When a dog bites another dog

What can you do if your pet is attacked by someone else’s dog, and what can you expect if your dog harms another?
27/04/2018

What to do if caught drink driving

If you have been caught drink driving, we have all the information you need to reduce your fine and protect your licence.
27/04/2018

What is a notice of intended prosecution?

If the police believe that they have caught you committing a road traffic offence, they must give you a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP).
27/04/2018

Cutting someone out of your will

Choosing to disinherit a close family member from a will is more common than you might think.
26/04/2018

Your rights and options if you buy faulty goods

If you purchase goods which turn out to be faulty, you have the right to have them replaced or repaired, or just to get your money back.
26/04/2018

What you need to know about speeding offences

If you have been caught speeding, we have all the information you need.
26/04/2018

Parking tickets, penalty notices and fines

If you receive a parking ticket, there are ways to reduce what you need to pay.
26/04/2018

Offences and punishments under the Animal Welfare Act

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 is a piece of legislation which aims to ensure that animals are not mistreated by humans, whether through improper care or sheer cruelty.
26/04/2018

Educational negligence claims

In legal terms to establish a case of educational negligence, the claimant must be able to prove three conditions.
20/04/2018

Vehicle servicing and repairs

Taking your car or vehicle to be serviced requires you to put trust in the garage or mechanic who is doing the work for you. However, you don’t need to rely on trust alone to get a fair deal.
21/01/2018

Your rights if it’s too cold in the workplace

With National Apprenticeship Week here, we explain what employers need to consider regarding apprenticeship schemes and their legal obligations.

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What you need to know during free wills month

Employment law update

Bad hair day: Your legal rights

Don’t take a gamble when it comes to online betting

What businesses need to know about food allergies and the law

National Apprenticeship week: What you need to know

Valentine’s Day – who gets to keep the ring?

Six things you need to know about missing the 31 January self-assessment tax return deadline

4 ways to escape your gym contract in the new year

What can drivers do when councils are a stuck in the mud on repairing potholes?

Wills and Probate

Top 10 Settlement Agreement tips for employers

Property disputes

Professional services disputes

Personal Injury

My employer is advertising my job. Where do I stand?

International Stress Awareness Month: Your workplace rights

How to manage liability for repairs in private rented properties

How “purpose or reasonable effect” can affect workplace harassment cases

Holiday disputes

Goods and services disputes

Farming

Family

Employment disputes

Driving

Dog ownership laws

Commercial disputes

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Animals

Don’t get a red card while watching the World Cup at work

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts – what the government is proposing

Don’t take a gamble when it comes to online betting

What to do if a car blocks your driveway

Compensation rules for lost or damaged luggage

Compensation for flight delays and cancellations

10 top TUPE tips for employers – Transferees

Everybody needs good neighbours. But what can be done if someone refuses to be neighbourly?

Make sure your car is safe when you use valet parking

Faulty products face recalls – these are your rights when things go wrong

Airbnb and holiday lettings: What to do with the staycation boom

Don’t get flushed away by sewage companies. Learn how to claim compensation

What employers need to know about performance management and grievances

Managing absence – an employer’s perspective

Employee, self-employed or worker? – The Bitesized Edition

Don’t let your private hedge be a hazard to public footpaths

10 top TUPE tips for employers – Transferors

Workplace stress: Your responsibilities as an employer

Don’t get in trouble with the law on April Fool’s Day

What you should know about power of attorney

Do employees get extra pay on a leap year day?

Your rights and responsibilities when selling a car

Libel and slander – the distinction in defamation

How to take action over low-quality building work

How Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave regulations are changing this year – The Bitesize Edition

How flexible working regulations are changing this year – The Bitesize Edition

Holiday Pay Guidance from the Government – The Bitesize Edition

Be on your best behaviour at your work Christmas party

Your consumer rights when it comes to smart meters

What Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers should know about their consumer rights

What to do if your neighbour’s Bonfire Night party causes a nuisance

How far you can legally go to stop someone from playing a trick on you this Halloween

How to ensure your relationship with your neighbours doesn’t become hot and bothered

New school year brings new clashes over school uniforms

How employers can prevent harassment or bullying in the workplace

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts – what the government is proposing

The Sunset Clause Removal: Retaining and discarding EU Law – The Bitesized Edition

Facial recognition cameras – what your rights are

4 ways to limit disrepair claims from your tenants

New legislation for landlords and tenants in Wales – what you need to know

What you need to know about settlement agreements

What you need to know about constructive & wrongful dismissal

Dismissal and Redundancy: 7 things employees need to know

What to do if your dream makeover turns into a nightmare

Highway Code updates for autonomous vehicles

Building Safety Act 2022 – Who is responsible for ensuring new properties are safe?

Renting to friends and family – make sure you’re still friends by the end of the tenancy

Public transport strikes – your employment rights if you are unable to get to work

What employers should do during a heatwave