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The Employment Rights Act marks the biggest reform of UK employment law in a generation. With Royal Assent expected imminently, employers need to understand the upcoming changes and prepare for a phased rollout through 2026 and 2027.
To support you, we’ve created a comprehensive Employment Rights Act Resource Pack. This pack brings together a series of expert fact sheets and a roadmap to help you understand the reforms, their potential impact, and the next steps to keep your business compliant.
Whether you’re reviewing policies, considering contract changes, or preparing for new employee rights, this pack is your essential guide to navigating the changes confidently.
1. Unfair Dismissal Rights
Get an overview of how employee protections are changing and what this could mean for your business.
2. Fire and Rehire
Insights into the evolving rules around contract changes and the limitations on dismissal practices.
3. Zero-Hours Contracts
Understand the new obligations and rights affecting zero and low-hours workers.
4. Family-Friendly Rights (including Flexible Working)
A summary of upcoming changes to parental leave, flexible working, bereavement leave, and other family-friendly entitlements.
5. Harassment & NDAs
Key reforms affecting workplace harassment, third-party liability, and confidentiality agreements.
6. Trade Union Reforms
An overview of changes to union recognition, access, and employee rights relating to collective engagement.
7. Employment Rights Act Roadmap
A clear visual guide to help you navigate the phased implementation of the Act.
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