by Kirsty Pidsley | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog
Holiday pay lessons for employers: a costly tribunal warning Holiday pay may seem like a routine HR issue, but a recent Employment Tribunal case shows just how expensive holiday pay mistakes can be for employers who fail to follow the rules. This case is a clear...
by Kirsty Pidsley | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
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...
by Kirsty Pidsley | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog
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...
by Kirsty Pidsley | Oct 31, 2025 | Podcast
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,...
by Kirsty Pidsley | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
Employee wins £14,000 after unfair dismissal following spyware monitoring An administrator at an accountancy firm has won more than £14,000 after being unfairly dismissed when her employer used spyware to monitor her computer use. Anna Lanuszka had worked for...
Recent Comments