Holiday pay lessons for employers: a costly tribunal warning

Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave

New Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: What You Need to Know for 2026 From 6 April 2026, a new type of statutory leave will come into effect in the UK: Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave (BPPL). This important new right is designed to support parents who lose their...
Holiday pay lessons for employers: a costly tribunal warning

Coastguard “Volunteers” Ruled to Be Workers

A recent Court of Appeal decision has major implications for anyone relying on “volunteers” in their organisation. Backstory: A Coastal Rescue Officer, Martin Groom, was treated as a volunteer — complete with a volunteer handbook, code of conduct, optional expense...
Episode 3: Leading through Change

Episode 3: Leading through Change

Leading Through Change –  Episode 3 Captain Jim Hutton and ACL trainer Trevor Vanstone reflect on how ACL has remained the most practical way to train leaders over the decades. In Episode 3 of our ACL series, we explore why ACL works so effectively for HR,...