Webinar | Understanding the New Employment Rights Act – What Employers Need to Do
In December 2025, the Employment Rights Act 2025 became law. Over the following months and years, important new employment law provisions were implemented under the Act. These changes affected how employers recruited, managed, and retained staff, and those who failed to prepare were exposed to unnecessary risk.
On Tuesday 24 March at 10.30am, we held a complimentary, practical webinar designed for HR professionals, owner‑managers, and anyone responsible for people issues. We broke down what the Act meant for employers and the steps they needed to take.
In this session, we covered:
- Right to work reforms coming in 2026 – including mandatory checks for subcontractors and new employer compliance duties.
- Changes to zero‑hours contracts, including guaranteed hours and notice.
- Unfair dismissal reforms: qualifying period reduced to six months; fire‑and‑rehire banned.
- Day‑one rights: paternity leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
- Stronger flexible working rights and enhanced employer obligations.
- Expanded redundancy consultation and “fair pay” measures.
- Tougher rules on harassment, NDAs, and whistleblower protection.
Disclaimer
This webinar is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking professional advice before taking any action on the information provided. If you would like to discuss your specific circumstances, please feel free to contact us on 0800 2800 421
