Employment Rights Act Hub

The Government is currently seeking views on the employment rights that are available to people with unpaid caring responsibilities and parents who have a seriously ill child. Closing date 1 September 2026.

VODG will be working with our Employment Rights Act Sounding Board to draft a joint response. Details to follow. Closing date 25 August.

Anthony Collins has produced two helpful blogs about the consultation on the proposed guaranteed hours offer regime and right to reasonable notice and short notice compensation for shifts, noting that with many details unconfirmed, there is opportunity for employers to respond regarding issues that will arise both operationally and administratively with the proposed changes.

The consultation invites views on how new rights established by the Employment Rights Act 2025 should be implemented, including guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts and the right to short notice payments.

New trade union workplace access rights, processes, guidance and enforcement under Employment Rights Act 2025.

The new Agency will bring together enforcement of key employment rights under a single body, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. Trowers Tuesday look at its proposed role and powers, and the areas it is expected to focus on.

Employment Rights Act reforms reshape social care employment through stronger unions, worker protections, collective bargaining.

Overview of upcoming UK employment law reforms, timelines, consultations, and new employer equality reporting duties.

This month's round-up of HR law news from Trowers & Hamlins includes a comprehensive update on forthcoming changes to legislation associated with the Employment Rights Act, along with other notable developments including guidance on developing gender equality action plans.

The government is introducing a new statutory code of practice to support the new legal framework for trade unions and employers when negotiating trade unions’ access into workplaces. This new code will be the main source of practical guidance on the new statutory access framework. This consultation closes at 23:59 on 20 May 2026.

Acas, the independent public body responsible for improving employment relations and conciliation services, is set to form an important part of the Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay, assisting employers with implementing measures in the Employment Rights Act.

As part of its ongoing activity in support of the Employment Rights Act, the Department for Business and Trade is seeking views on reform of non-complete clauses in employment contracts.

From April 2026, SSP will undergo significant reform due to the Employment Rights Act. The Care Provider Alliance is hosting a webinar on 26 February, 14.00-15.30 with the DWP and Anthony Collins Solicitors.

This edition features new regulations around Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave, along with an update on The Employment Rights Act 2025 and an Acas consultation on a draft updated Code on time off for trade union duties and activities.

The next tranche of consultations linked to employment rights have been published, this time focusing on fire and rehire, trade union recognition, agency work and flexible working.

The plan provides an updated timeline for the government’s plan to implement various aspects of the Employment Rights Act including those that come into effect on 18 February and 6 April 2026.

Draft regulations outline up to 52 weeks’ paternity leave for bereaved partners from April 2026.

With the Employment Rights Act 2025 now in place, 2026 will be a busy year as the measures contained within it begin to come into force. Trowers & Hamlins provides a useful summary of the key dates and details.

This week’s Trowers Tuesday will look at practical steps for implementing the new rules on family leave, statutory sick pay, minimum wage, and industrial relations, as well as planning ahead for the October reforms, including the ban on ‘fire and rehire’ and the new harassment prevention duty.

With thanks to our FPA and Employment Rights Sounding Board, we submitted our response to the FPA last week. If you would like to see a copy, please do get in touch. The Easy Read version of the consultation remains open until 6 March 2026 if you have yet to respond but would like to.

The first Trowers Tuesday of 2026 will provide a round-up of the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act and what they mean for employers in 2026.

HR Law from Trowers & Hamlins leads with the passing of the Employment Rights Act, and also features The Border Security Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 and the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 along with new case law.

This consultation on the government’s new employment rights legislation closes 15 January 2026.

This consultation is part of the ongoing consultation on employment rights and new legislation coming in. Consultation closes 15 January 2026.