Employment Rights Act 2025: What's Changing
The biggest overhaul of UK employment law in a generation. What your organisation needs to do now, what's coming next, and how to turn compliance into competitive advantage rather than a burden.
This is not optional preparation
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces changes that will affect every employer in the UK — from day-one unfair dismissal rights and statutory sick pay changes to new flexible working provisions, collective redundancy reforms, and expanded trade union access. Many of these changes are already in force. Others are rolling out across 2025 and 2026.
Most organisations are not prepared. Contracts need reviewing, policies need updating, and managers need to understand what has changed and why it matters. This session gives your leadership and management teams the clarity to act — not just react.
Read more: the ERA 2025 as an opportunity, not a burden.
What this course covers
Day-one rights
The changes to unfair dismissal qualifying periods, statutory sick pay from day one, and what this means for probation, recruitment, and early performance management.
Flexible working
The updated framework — day-one right to request, the requirement to consult, and the practical implications for how your organisation handles requests.
Collective redundancy
Changes to protective awards and consultation obligations — and why the cost of getting redundancy wrong has doubled.
Trade union provisions
New access rights, recognition thresholds, and the implications for employers in the private sector.
Practical next steps
A framework for reviewing your contracts, policies, and management practices against the new requirements — prioritised by risk.
Who this is for
- HR directors and heads of HR responsible for ensuring organisational compliance
- Line managers and team leaders whose day-to-day decisions are directly affected by the changes
- Senior leaders and board members who need to understand the strategic implications
- In-house legal teams working alongside HR on policy and contract reviews
Common questions
Are all the ERA 2025 changes already in force?
No. The Act introduces changes on a phased basis, with some provisions already in force and others expected across 2025 and 2026. This course covers both what has changed and what is coming, so your organisation can prepare proactively.
Do we need to update our contracts?
Almost certainly. The changes to unfair dismissal qualifying periods alone will affect how most employers structure probation and early-stage employment. Our HR Services team can help with the contract review if needed.
Is this course updated as new provisions come into force?
Yes. We update the content to reflect the latest position, so what you receive is always current.
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