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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Employment Rights Act hub - Burges Salmon

Your go-to resource on the incoming reforms and what they mean for employers.

Latest developments

Register for our webinar on 20 January 2026: “From day one to dismissal – how the Employment Rights Act 2025 will shape the employment lifecycle”

Four consultations launched in October and November covering bereavement leave, dismissal protection for new mothers, trade union (TU) access agreements, informing workers of their TU rights and electronic balloting

The “biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation” is now underway.

The incoming reforms contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025 represent a pivotal shift for all employers regardless of size or sector and these sweeping new provisions will demand change. Revised strategies will be needed for workplace change programmes including redundancies and variations to terms and conditions of employment. Employment policies and workplace practices will also require a comprehensive review, while the influence of trade unions and the employee voice is poised to grow. Crucially, employers must also prepare for the accompanying financial and budgetary challenges these reforms will bring.

Navigating the reforms will be no mean feat and that’s where our hub comes in. Whether you’re in HR, a People team, or a legal function, our hub, with content specifically designed to simplify the complexity, is your go-to for guidance on implementing these changes.

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