The government has published a fresh update on its plans for implementing the Employment Rights Act 2025, with specific dates being added to many of the Act’s provisions.
Most of the new dates are simply confirmation of when within the month the implementation of a measure will take place; for example, the duty to inform workers of their right to join a trade union has now been given the date of 30 October, rather than just being at an unspecified time in October. Similarly, electronic and workplace balloting for trade union ballots has been given the specific date of 31 August (previously just August).
The last comprehensive updated timeline was published in April.
Electronic and workplace balloting for TU ballots – specific date of 31 August 2026 (previously just August)
Time limit for breach of contract claims in Scotland will increase from 3 to 6 months on 9 November 2026 (1 October in England and Wales)
Tipping law now confirmed as by the end of 2026 (was October 2026 but draft code of practice was withdrawn on 9 July)
Seafarer Protection Regulations to be introduced in December 2026 (no specific date as yet)
The main bulk of October changes are specifically confirmed for 30 October 2026 (below):
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