The Employment Rights Act 2025: Critical changes UK employers need to know before April 2026

The rules of employment are changing, is your business ready?

At the end of 2025, the UK passed the biggest overhaul of employment law in decades. With the Employment Rights Bill enacted, employers face a wave of compliance deadlines, new statutory duties and revised legal risk. Ranging from day-one statutory rights and expanded dismissal protections, to major changes around flexible working, zero-hours contracts and union rights. A lot is changing.

So for UK business owners and HR professionals, understanding new legislation and what it means for your business is essential. 

To get ahead of the changes and ensure your business is compliant, join Simon Obee, Head of HR Advisory at Employment Hero and Jhecie de Chavez, HR Advisory Manager at Employment Hero for an in-depth, practical webinar that cuts through the complexity and gives you a clear compliance roadmap.

What to expect in this session: 

• A breakdown of what’s already in effect and what’s coming next. 
• Key compliance deadlines and how to prepare.
• Practical steps to ensure your business stays compliant and confident.

Why attend?

This session is an essential compliance briefing for HR leaders, business owners and people managers needing actionable insight before the first wave of changes hits from February 2026 and beyond.

Don’t let the changes to employment law catch your business off guard. This webinar is your opportunity to gain the clarity and confidence you need to navigate the Employment Rights Bill with ease. Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner or people manager, you’ll leave this session equipped with actionable insights and a clear plan to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.

Register now to secure your spot.

Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at 27 JANUARY 2026 and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.