Employment Rights Act 2025
Did you know there have been significant changes to employment law in 2026, and that these will continue into 2027?
Employment Rights Act 2025 - What is it?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 adds new aspects and amends existing employment law in the UK.
It covers these areas:
- CHANGES - Statutory Sick Pay
- CHANGES - Paternity and unpaid leave
- NEW - Bereaved Partner paternity leave
- NEW - Fair Work Agency – to enforce
- CHANGES - Collective Redundancy
- NEW – Trade Union recognition rules
- CHANGES – Whistleblowing
- NEW – Employer Action Plans, e.g. Menopause, Gender Pay
- MAJOR CHANGE – Unfair Dismissal
- CHANGES - National Living Wage/Minimum Wage £12.71
Where can I find factual information on the Employment Rights Act 2025?
There are many sources of information, as many of the Acts' final details are still under consultation; all information sources are subject to change.
Government Website:
Preparing for new changes to employee rights
ACAS Website:
Employment Rights Act 2025 - Acas
Many employment solicitors have information on their websites.
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