Webinar: Recorded on Tuesday 10 March 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings some big changes for employers, with key reforms rolling out between now and January 2027.
In this webinar, our employment law experts Sally Gwilliam and Helen Dyke provide a clear, high-level update on what’s already changed, what’s coming next, and what employers should be thinking about now.
This webinar will help you understand the key known and expected changes, identify what needs attention now versus later, and feel more confident discussing ERA readiness with leadership teams, boards or investors.
Sally Gwilliam and Helen Dyke will talk through the changes in plain English, with time for questions at the end.
What we cover
- Where we are now – what has already changed and what that means for employers
- What’s coming in 2026, including:
- April 2026 changes to statutory sick pay, day one family and parental leave rights, collective redundancy rules, and the creation of the Fair Work Agency
- Autumn 2026 reforms affecting fire and rehire practices, third-party harassment, and extended employment tribunal time limits
- Looking ahead to January 2027, including unfair dismissal protection reducing to six months’ service
- What is still taking shape, such as zero hours reforms and other expected measures
- How to assess risk and prioritise next steps for your business
Who this webinar is for
- HR and people professionals
- Business owners and directors
- Senior managers with responsibility for people, risk or compliance
- In-house legal teams
What you’ll take away
This session will help you to:
- Understand the key known and expected changes under the Employment Rights Act
- Focus on the changes that need attention in the near term versus those that can be monitored
- Reduce the risk of being caught out as reforms are phased in
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