Goods and services disputes , Professional services disputes , Employment disputes
Is the customer always right when it comes to alcohol and pregnancy?
A recent Reddit post sparked debate on personal accountability and the rights of serving staff when it comes to alcohol. Larna Mason explains what the law says.
August 2019
Employment disputes
What employers should do during a heatwave
What are an employer's obligations to employees when the weather gets too hot? Hannah Parsons gives the lowdown.
July 2019
Employment disputes , Protecting your business
How working time regulations can limit your employees’ hours
A study by French researchers has highlighted some of the health risks faced by those working long hours. Sarah Garner, Solicitor at DAS Law, looks at the specific rules and regulations regarding the working day.
July 2019
Employment disputes
When should a condition be classified as a disability?
DAS Law Senior Associate and Legal Executive Tessa Faverty considers this crucial question, drawing on her professional expertise, and personal experience.
June 2019
Employment disputes
Can an employer ban working from home?
A recent ban on working from home at BNY Mellon raised questions about what an employee’s rights are when it comes to working from home.
June 2019
Employment disputes
Scope of ‘injury to feelings’ expanded by employment tribunal
In employment law, awards for ‘injury to feelings’ have historically been permitted only in claims linked to discrimination, whistleblowing, and trade union membership, but the situation may now have changed.
May 2019
Employment disputes , Protecting your business
When can company directors be personally liable?
The recent High Court case of Antzuzis & Others v DJ Houghton Catching Services & Others is a stark reminder of how company directors can be personally liable for their acts.
May 2019
Employment disputes
10 employment law changes to look out for
Hayley Marles highlights ten changes that HR professionals & business owners need to be aware of, including Brexit immigration rule changes.
April 2019
Employment disputes , Protecting your business
6 tips for giving your business a “spring clean”
Are your staff handbooks up-to-date? Are your staff taking all of their holiday allowance? Give your business a spring clean with these six tips for a clean and tidy SME.
April 2019
Employment disputes
What to do if your employer stops you working from home
Lindsey Hunt, Legal Adviser at DAS Law, provides some insight regarding employees and their right to work from home.
March 2019
Employment disputes
The Big Gig Rejig – what employers should know about the gig economy
DAS Law Solicitor John Griffiths explains what the ‘gig economy’ means and how businesses can help themselves today when it comes to clearly defining the status of their people.
March 2019
Employment disputes
9 things employers need to know about apprenticeships
With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, we explain what employers need to consider regarding apprenticeship schemes and their legal obligations.
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