Employment disputes
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.
April 2024
Employment disputes
Workplace stress: your responsibilities as an employer
Commenting on Stress Awareness Week, Sarah Garner, Solicitor at DAS Law, takes a look at what the law says employers needs to do about stress.
April 2024
Employment disputes
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.
April 2024
Employment disputes
Don’t get in trouble with the law on April Fool’s Day
When does the line between hilarious and harsh get crossed and can a prank turn into legal proceedings?
March 2024
Employment disputes
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.
March 2024
Wills and Probate , Family
What you should know about power of attorney
There may come a time when you are unable to independently manage your affairs. Elvira Norton, Legal Adviser at DAS Law, explains and explores the abilities and limitations of the Power of Attorney.
March 2024
Wills and Probate
Free Wills Month offers peace of mind and financial security
March has been designated Free Wills month;
Chloe Jones, Legal Adviser at DAS Law, answers key questions about wills, such as when a will can be contested or changed.
March 2024
Goods and services disputes
Don’t take a gamble when it comes to online betting
Lewys Traylor gives you the inside track on how to check out the legitimacy of a betting site and your legal options if your online bookie won’t pay you out.
March 2024
Employment disputes
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?
February 2024
Family
If your engagement doesn’t have a happy ending, who gets the ring?
Tom Eastment, Solicitor Apprentice at DAS, investigates the complex legal position surrounding ring ownership at the end of a relationship.
February 2024
Employment disputes
How Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave regulations are changing this year
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.
February 2024
Employment disputes
9 things employers need to know about apprenticeships
With National Apprenticeship Week here, we explain what employers need to consider regarding apprenticeship schemes and their legal obligations.
February 2024
Employment disputes
How flexible working regulations are changing this year
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.
January 2024