The Accountant’s Playbook: Employment Rights Bill – What It Really Means for Your Clients in 2026

The 2026 Employment Rights Bill, a breakdown for accountants and their clients.

With the Employment Rights Bill set to bring significant reform in 2026, UK businesses will be turning to their trusted advisors for clarity. As an accountant, accounting firm or bookkeeper, you’re already a key pillar of support for your clients, and we’re here to help you guide them through what’s coming next.

In this live session, hosted by Employment Hero’s Sam Horner, you’ll hear from Simon Obee, Head of HR Advisory, and Stephen Paul, Managing Director at Valued. Together, they’ll break down what’s changing, what it means for your clients and what you can start preparing for now, so you can support your clients to feel confident, informed, and equipped to face the 2026 updates head-on.

What we’ll cover

During this 60-minute panel discussion, we’ll walk you through:

• The 2026 Employment Rights Bill at a glance — the key updates accountants need to know. 
• High-risk areas clients are likely to overlook and how to spot them early.
• What accountants should prepare before April 2026 to reduce risk and protect clients.
• Essential client conversations to run in Q1 to stay ahead of compliance changes.
• How technology can support accurate, streamlined compliance without adding to your workload.

Attendees will leave with:

• A clear understanding of what’s changing under the Bill.
• Insights into how different client groups — SMEs, multi-entity, shift-based and low-wage employers — will be affected.
• Practical red flags to look for during payroll and advisory work
• A ready-to-use list of client talking points.
• An overview of where Employment Hero can support compliance and reduce admin.

If your clients depend on you for guidance and clarity, this session is designed to make sure you feel backed, prepared and empowered. Join us as we cut through the noise together, explore the implications early and equip you with practical tools you can start using right away.

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Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at December 16, 2025, 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.