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The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now officially in force, as of 6 April 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now officially in force, as of 6 April 2026. This is one of the most significant overhauls of employment law in recent years. It forms part of the government's wider ‘Make Work Pay’ agenda and introduces new protections for workers...
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...
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...
Royal Assent for Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government has passed the Employment Rights Bill, which will mean big changes to UK employment law. The Bill has received Royal Assent and becomes the Employment Rights Act 2025. The reforms will be phased in gradually, and the main changes and expected...
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, leadership,...
Tribunal awards £14,000 after unfair dismissal over computer use
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...
Episode 2: Setting an Example
Why ACL Works Episode 2 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 2 of our ACL series, we explore why ACL works so effectively for HR, leadership, and...
Our new deal to deliver the best in leadership
Perspective HR has signed a new multi-year deal to deliver leadership training with the best resources from the number one name in the field. We are proud to be a training partner with Adair Leadership, the company of Professor John Adair - the world’s leading...
How eye rolling at colleagues can lead to employment tribunal claims
A recent case involving eye rolling at a dental practice shows that apparently small expressions of dislike directed at colleagues can lead to employment tribunal cases. Maureen Howieson, aged 64, was a very experienced dental nurse at a dental practice in Edinburgh....
Employee awarded £26,000
Unfair Dismissal: Mr Pitchell v JATA Construction Ltd Mr. Pitchell worked for JATA Construction for four years before he was dismissed for what the company claimed was gross misconduct. The issue? He used the company credit card to make a personal purchase worth £100....
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