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Employment Law Reform

The employment law reforms proposed by the government, including the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025), are set to have a significant impact on employers and employees across the UK.

As this area continues to evolve, this page brings together our latest insights, resources and guidance on the reforms. Explore key developments, understand what they could mean for your organisation, and take practical steps to help you prepare for the changes ahead.

Bitesize ERA video series

Short, expert-led videos unpacking the latest Employment Rights Act reforms.

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Employer Guide to ERA 2025

A downloadable summary that includes anticipated timescales, practical guidance, and next steps.

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Employment Law -Looking Ahead

A quarterly horizon scan of employment law and immigration changes.

Latest employment insights

Detailed articles on UK employment law developments.
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Catch up on our latest employment law publications to stay ahead of upcoming changes.

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Fire and rehire reform delayed until March 2027: what employers must do now

‍From March 2027, reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will significantly restrict employers’ ability to use dismissal and re-engagement to change certain contractual terms.

But their impact goes beyond the law itself, shifting the balance of leverage in workplace negotiations.

Our latest insight covers what's changing, what that means for your business, including risks you might not have thought of and five practical steps employers can take before March 2027.

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October 2026 harassment reforms

From 30 October 2026, the ERA 2025 will strengthen employers' duty to prevent sexual harassment, requiring them to take all reasonable steps. It will also introduce a new duty to prevent third-party harassment.

Our latest briefing covers:

changes to the duty to prevent sexual harassment
the new duty to prevent third-party harassment
the key actions employers should prioritise before October 2026

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Bitesize era

Preparing for the new trade union access rights to the workplace

Amy Stokes and Emma Butterworth explain how the new trade union right of access will work, including physical and digital access, the statutory timetable and the practical steps employers should put in place before a request lands.

Bitesize ERA

Bitesize ERA is our ongoing series that looks at different aspects of the Employment Rights Act 2025. Each episode is under 15 minutes, and provides you with insights on key reforms in the ERA 2025, anticipated timescales, and practical guidance on the changes to help your business prepare.

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Employment Law - Looking Ahead

In our quarterly horizon scanner, we take a closer look at the key employment law changes for the coming months, and what you can do to prepare for them.

July 2026

This edition covers:

a reminder about upcoming changes to unfair dismissal law
open and anticipated consultations on employment law reform
an update on the draft Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions & Associations
business immigration updates, including pay periods for sponsored workers and expanded rights to work checks

April 2026

This edition covers:

a reminder about upcoming changes to unfair dismissal law
open and anticipated consultations on employment law reform
an update on the draft Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions & Associations
business immigration updates, including pay periods for sponsored workers and expanded rights to work checks

Read the April edition here

January 2026

This bumper edition covers