Businesses across Essex are being urged to review their employment practices now as the next wave of major changes to UK employment law draws closer.
Changes introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025 are being phased in throughout 2026 and 2027, with further measures due to come into force from October.
From 1st October, the time limit for bringing most Employment Tribunal claims will increase from three to six months, while further reforms will follow in January 2027, including reducing the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims from two years to six months.
To help local employers understand what the reforms will mean in practice, Essex-based HR specialists Impact HR are bringing together business leaders and HR professionals for a free Employment Law, People & Performance seminar at Layer Marney Tower, near Colchester, on Tuesday 15th September.
The event will look at the latest position surrounding the Employment Rights Act 2025, including confirmed changes, expected implementation dates and the practical implications for employers.
Juliet Irving, Director of HR Operations at Impact HR, said: “There has been much discussion around employment law changes recently, so it is difficult for employers to separate what has already changed, what is definitely coming and what is still being consulted on.
“Our message to Essex employers is not to panic, but...
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