DAS Law news

Corey Evans, Associate at DAS Law clarifies the legal position around damage caused by potholes and the possible repercussions for those who seek to resolve them themselves.

Halloween is generally a ‘spooktacular’ time for all but a few bad apples can spoil the fun. So what can you do if someone chooses to play a trick and damages your property?

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

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.

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.

employees are departing who may have had access to trade secrets, strategic plans, financial plans and customer or client confidential information.

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.

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

Breaking any speed limit (including temporary speed limits) is an offence, and it is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of the law.

This bill introduces the right for employees to take up to one week’s unpaid leave per year for employees who are providing or arranging care.

In 2022 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill was backed by the Government, and on 24 March 2023 the Bill passed second reading at the House of Lords.

This bill has been introduced to amend the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) relating to liabilities for harassment.

Commenting on Stress Awareness Week, Simon Roberts, Solicitor at DAS Law, takes a look at what the law says employers needs to do about stress.