The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduced some of its most substantial reforms on 6 April. These changes affect workplaces across the UK.
The reforms include:
The conversations we’ve been having with employers suggest many have been preparing for this moment. However, all organisations must be aware of the reforms that have now become law.
Employers now need to put their preparations into practice. This means making sure teams understand what’s changed and how they will be affected.
Line managers need particular support. They will face questions from their teams and need to understand how the changes affect day-to-day management.
Our Labour Market Outlook February 2026 found that more than half of employers surveyed (55%) expect a rise in workplace conflict from one or more elements of the Act.
This highlights the need for effective people management processes. The reforms to trade union legislation add another layer to this challenge.
This month's changes to trade union recognition pave the way for further reforms coming later this year. Many businesses will have worked with unions before, but for others it will be entirely new.
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