Businesses with strong employment practices should not fear upcoming changes to employment law, but instead use the coming months to review policies, strengthen record-keeping and prepare for further reforms, according to a leading Lancashire employment law specialist.

The Employment Rights Act 2025, which strengthens employees’ rights in the UK, received Royal Assent in December 2025, and a variety of new measures are being introduced throughout 2026 and into 2027.

Rudy Fendlen, head of employment law at Woodcock Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors, described the changes as ‘important’ but stressed the risk of the legal industry overstating their practical impact on many employers.

He said understanding the updated legislation would allow companies to adopt a ‘prevention, rather than cure’ approach.

Rudy said: “There are important changes to take note of, but I see a passing shower rather than a storm. In truth, for businesses that already have strong employment practices in place, the impact is likely to be less than feared.

“The businesses best placed to navigate them will be those that understand what is changing, review their policies and procedures accordingly, and address potential problems before they become disputes. When claims do arise, good records are often the difference between successfully defending an Employment Tribunal claim and losing one.”

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