Employment disputes blog

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 Learn more
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 Learn more
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 Learn more
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 Learn more
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 Learn more
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 Learn more
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 Learn more
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 Learn more
Employment disputes Holiday Pay Guidance from the Government – The Bitesized Edition

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

January 2024 Learn more
General advice , Employment disputes Be on your best behaviour at your work Christmas party

Charlotte Ellis. Legal Adviser at DAS Law, looks at the rules surrounding the office Christmas party.

December 2023 Learn more
Employment disputes 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.

August 2023 Learn more
Employment disputes 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.

July 2023 Learn more