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☠️ Don't Fear the Reaper
Employment Law Changes!
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant employment legislation to be implemented for a generation. As well as multiple things changing there is also a sliding scale of things being introduced from April 2026 and well into 2027.
Take a look below to understand what is already in place and what you need to know that comes next. Here is a quick timeline;
From April 2026
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Day-one paternity & parental leave rights
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Day-one statutory sick pay, no lower earnings limit
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National Minimum & Living Wage increases
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Sexual harassment added to whistleblowing
From January 2027
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Unfair dismissal protection from 6 months' service
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No cap on unfair dismissal compensation
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Fire and rehire becomes automatically unfair
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Updated Code of Practice due later in 2027
From October 2026
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Harassment: third-party liability
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Employment tribunal time limits double
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Trade union notification duty
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Tipping policy consultation & review rules
Other Changes due 2027
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Stronger pregnancy & maternity protections
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New bereavement leave entitlement
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Predictable hours for casual workers
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Stricter rules on refusing flexible working
☠ Unsure about what the changes mean practically for your business?
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