Employment Rights Act:
2026 Updates & Compliance Hub
Understand the Employment Rights Act with practical guides and legislative breakdowns to help you stay compliant, support your people and manage your business with confidence.
Research and SME Insights
Original data and analysis from our research team
84%
SME leaders anticipate having to make changes to mitigate the risks associated with upcoming legislation
78%
Agree the reforms will have a financial impact on their business
28%
SME leaders reported that they understood the specific requirements of the legislation
26%
Had little to no knowledge about the reforms at all
Watch & Learn
Expert-led webinars and live events on the Employment Rights Act 2025
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Read more: UK Employment Law Has Changed: Your Full Breakdown & Live Q&A on the New Employment Rights ActUK Employment Law Has Changed: Your Full Breakdown & Live Q&A on the New Employment Rights Act
The biggest shake-up in decades has begun. Don’t navigate the maze blindly. Join our HR Advisory team for a full…
Key News at a Glance
Bite-sized updates on key ERA developments
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Read more: Employment Costs Are Pushing UK Businesses Toward Contract and Freelance WorkersEmployment Costs Are Pushing UK Businesses Toward Contract and Freelance Workers
Four in ten businesses are investing in contract staff, as rising costs and legal uncertainty make permanent roles hard to…
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Read more: New Law Puts a 60-Day Cap on Late Payments to Small BusinessesNew Law Puts a 60-Day Cap on Late Payments to Small Businesses
The arrival of new legislation will be welcomed by suppliers who’ve spent years chasing invoices. Here’s what changes – and…
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Read more: International HR Day: What Small Businesses Still Get Wrong About People ManagementInternational HR Day: What Small Businesses Still Get Wrong About People Management
Too many small employers build their teams before they build their HR. One consultant explains what that costs them
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Read more: Skilled but Jobless: What the Milburn Review Means for EmployersSkilled but Jobless: What the Milburn Review Means for Employers
Nearly a million young people are out of work. More than a third of them are already qualified
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Read more: Guaranteed Hours Rules ‘Could Cost UK Jobs’, Warn Four Trade BodiesGuaranteed Hours Rules ‘Could Cost UK Jobs’, Warn Four Trade Bodies
As industry bodies call for urgent changes to Employment Rights Act proposals, data shows small businesses are already paying the…
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Read more: The Employment Rights Act Is Already Changing Who Gets Hired in the UKThe Employment Rights Act Is Already Changing Who Gets Hired in the UK
New research finds the legislation is causing small businesses to shift to temporary hiring, raising questions about whether reforms will…
In-Depth Analysis
Comprehensive guides and expert legal analyst
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Read more: Ask the Experts: How the Employment Rights Act 2025 Will Change Employer ComplianceAsk the Experts: How the Employment Rights Act 2025 Will Change Employer Compliance
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major changes for UK employers. See what’s changing, key dates, and how to prepare…
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Read more: The essential guide to HR compliance in the UKThe essential guide to HR compliance in the UK
Tick HR compliance tasks off your to-do list with our HR compliance guide. Download today!
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Read more: Fire and Rehire Restrictions Under the Employment Rights Act: A UK Employer’s GuideFire and Rehire Restrictions Under the Employment Rights Act: A UK Employer’s Guide
The Employment Rights Act 2025 fundamentally restricts fire and rehire in the UK. Understand what’s changing, when it takes effect…
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Read more: The Fair Work Agency vs HMRC: What’s Different For EmployersThe Fair Work Agency vs HMRC: What’s Different For Employers
The Fair Work Agency has replaced HMRC for employment rights. Understand the split, what’s changed for holiday pay and SSP,…
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Read more: Collective Redundancy and the Employment Rights Act: What Changes for UK EmployersCollective Redundancy and the Employment Rights Act: What Changes for UK Employers
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has doubled the penalty for missed collective consultation. Find out what’s changed, what’s coming and…
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Read more: Unfair Dismissal Rights Are Changing: What UK Employers Need to KnowUnfair Dismissal Rights Are Changing: What UK Employers Need to Know
Unfair dismissal laws are changing. With the qualifying period dropping to 6 months and compensation caps removed, we cover how…
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Read more: Employment Rights Act 2025: Actions UK Businesses Should Take NowEmployment Rights Act 2025: Actions UK Businesses Should Take Now
Learn what the Employment Rights Act covers, including employee rights, employer obligations and key updates for UK businesses.
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Read more: The Fair Work Agency Is Coming: What Employers Need to Understand About the New Enforcement BodyThe Fair Work Agency Is Coming: What Employers Need to Understand About the New Enforcement Body
From 6–7 April 2026, the Fair Work Agency launches with new enforcement powers, SSP becomes payable from day one at…
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Read more: Family Leave Policies Just Got More Complex — Here’s What to Update From April 2026Family Leave Policies Just Got More Complex — Here’s What to Update From April 2026
From neonatal care leave to day-one paternity rights, the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes UK family leave from 6 April…
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Read more: Statutory Sick Pay Changes 2026: What UK Employers Need to KnowStatutory Sick Pay Changes 2026: What UK Employers Need to Know
The waiting days are gone. From the 6th of April 2026, SSP kicks in on day one. Here’s exactly what…
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Read more: Employment Rights Act Timeline: Key Dates for EmployersEmployment Rights Act Timeline: Key Dates for Employers
The UK Employment Rights Bill is coming. Discover the key dates from 2026 to 2027, and learn how to prepare…
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Read more: 10 of the most asked questions from business owners about the Employment Rights Act10 of the most asked questions from business owners about the Employment Rights Act
We answer some of our most asked questions about the Employment Rights Bill.
Hear from the Front Line of HR
You are not navigating the Employment Rights Act alone. Watch real stories from fellow UK people leaders on how they are leveraging technology to implement compliant policies properly and protect their business’ futures.t
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Read more: How Breckon & Breckon saved a full day of admin every week with Employment HeroHow Breckon & Breckon saved a full day of admin every week with Employment Hero
Reclaim a full day from admin weekly. See how Breckon & Breckon halved onboarding time, boosted engagement & ditched paperwork…
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Read more: Unleashing the power of the Employment Operating System with Purple DragonUnleashing the power of the Employment Operating System with Purple Dragon
Compliance overwhelm? Discover how Purple Dragon transformed HR and payroll with Employment OS, saving countless hours and ensuring peace of…
Expert HR Advice from Employment Hero
Navigating the Employment Rights Act can be complex. Get unlimited HR advice from top experts in UK employment law ready to help you establish compliance and build a world-class culture.
External Resources
Official government and regulatory sources
Employment Rights Act
Government Guidance
Acas Resources
Data obtained from a comprehensive and custom study of 1,047 business owners and senior leaders in SMEs across the UK, conducted in partnership with Focaldata between 20th and 23rd January, 2026.
