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: CPD Seminar in Leeds | Employment Rights Act: Are Your Contracts About to Become Non-Compliant?CPD Seminar in Leeds | Employment Rights Act: Are Your Contracts About to Become Non-Compliant?
Are your 2025 contracts a legal trap? Join our CPD seminar at Headingley Stadium to master the Employment Rights Act.…
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Read more: CPD Seminar in Bristol | Employment Rights Act: Can you afford to lose 20k this year?CPD Seminar in Bristol | Employment Rights Act: Can you afford to lose 20k this year?
Are your 2025 contracts a legal trap? Join our CPD seminar at Headingley Stadium to master the Employment Rights Act.…
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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: The SME Survival Guide to the Employment Rights Act: How to Get Your Business Ready Before the 2026 Deadlines HitThe SME Survival Guide to the Employment Rights Act: How to Get Your Business Ready Before the 2026 Deadlines Hit
From day-one sick pay to tougher dismissal rules, major changes under the Employment Rights Act are landing from April 2026.…
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Read more: 6 Ways the Employment Bill Will Change the UK Job Market6 Ways the Employment Bill Will Change the UK Job Market
The Employment Rights Bill has passed. From day-one rights to the Fair Work Agency, see how the new laws impact…
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: 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.
