by Jessica Aberdeen | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog
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...
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 Trevor Vanstone | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
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...
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...
by Trevor Vanstone | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog
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...
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