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Required immunity: Can I force employees to have the Covid-19 vaccine?
It’s hard to imagine a word cloud for 2020 without the word “vaccine” in it, and 2021 is proving to be little different. This content focuses on whether employers can require employees to be vaccinated before returning to work, and potentially dismiss them, if they refuse.
FOIL Update - Whiplash reforms
The whiplash reforms are to be further delayed until May 2021. This FOIL Update briefly outlines the latest developments.
The RAG, Issue 27
ARAG's news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Topics covered: justice postponed but not forgotten; building at ATE partnership; personal injury awards; partnership history - Barcan+Kirby.
Video: Exploring your legal options
In this video, Andy Talbot, Head of Sales and Marketing at ARAG UK, looks at Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and how an EPL policy is often seen as a key element in limiting the management liability risks of a business.
Video: Access to justice and the pandemic
In this video, Tony Buss, Managing Director of ARAG UK, talks about the state that the UK justice system was in before the coronavirus pandemic, how it has been affected and how the legal expenses insurance sector has responded.
FOIL Update - Business interruption test cases
This FOIL Update focuses on the Supreme Court ruling that dismissed appeals against a High Court judgment on insurers paying out in Covid-related disruption on business interruption insurance policies.
Virtual Christmas parties create new risks for employers
Companies need to consider new risks when hosting virtual Christmas parties, while being aware that normal employment hazards can still happen online. This content highlights three areas of risk that employers should consider before outlining a simple four-point plan to help avoid problems.
What is HMRC's guidance for extended furlough?
On 10 November 2020, HMRC published full guidance on the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also referred to as the Furlough Scheme, which has been extended to 31 March 2021. In this article, Hannah Thomas, Solicitor, Markel Law, highlights four key changes relevant to employers.
What employment claims trends are we likely to see in the coming months?
In this video, Stephen Moore, Partner and Head of Employment at Ashfords LLP talks about the likely influx of employment claims and why they may not all be destined for a tribunal.
What employment law issues has the pandemic created?
In this video, Stephen Moore, Partner and Head of Employment at Ashfords LLP, explains some of the headaches the pandemic has created for employers and employment law.