Holiday disputes
Know your rights before buying and cancelling bargain holidays
Here's what to do if unforeseen circumstances force you to cancel a holiday that has already been paid for in advance.
February 2019
General advice
If your engagement doesn't have a happy ending, who gets the ring?
If your fiancé(e) or unexpectedly breaks off the engagement, who gets to keep the engagement ring?
February 2019
Employment disputes
How veganism could soon be protected by law
In March this year an employment tribunal will have the task of deciding whether veganism is protected by law. DAS Law’s Emyr Gwynne-Thomas takes a look at the case and some of the key questions it raises…
February 2019
Commercial disputes , Protecting your business
Who to contact when your business is defrauded
William Ellerton shares some general advice on the first things a business should do if they believe they have been defrauded.
January 2019
Employment disputes
Your rights if it’s too cold in the workplace
As the winter weather arrives with a vengeance, chilly workplaces across the UK are potentially having serious impacts on the health and effectiveness of employees.
January 2019
General advice , Protecting your business
6 things you need to know about missing the 31 January self-assessment deadline
With 31 January deadline fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned that 5,542,000 taxpayers have still to complete their Self-Assessment tax returns. What can you do if you miss the deadline?
January 2019
Employment disputes
Winter commuting: I thawed the law
If you run your own business, bad weather can cause chaos when staff can’t get in. What employment law regulations are in place when handling transport troubles in winter?
January 2019
Employment disputes
Is a hug harassment in the workplace?
Following the news that employees at fashion house Ted Baker have launched a petition over ‘forced hugging’, DAS Law’s Lucy Kenyon looks at what is acceptable in the workplace, and what could be considered harassment.
January 2019
Employment disputes
8 things SMEs need to know about wrongful dismissal
DAS Law’s Michaela Smeaton gives us the low-down on wrongful dismissal, and suggests a few things you can do to protect your business against these claims.
December 2018
General advice , Property disputes
Ho-ho-home invasion: is Father Christmas trespassing?
When he enters your home, is Father Christmas actually trespassing? If he does so without your expressed permission, could he be prosecuted?
December 2018
Employment disputes
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? Hannah Parsons outlines your rights.
December 2018
General advice
Beware the perils of sharing colleagues’ Christmas party antics on social media
Are people allowed to record and share your more embarrassing moments without your permission? What does the law have to say?
December 2018
Commercial disputes , Protecting your business
Legal advice for dealing with difficult hair and makeup clients this Christmas
Sarah Garner, a solicitor at DAS Law, provides all the information any person working in the beauty industry needs to know.
December 2018