Event Summary

With the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 introducing phased reforms from April 2026 through 2027, organisations must start preparing now to meet new legal and operational requirements.

On 18th February 2026, several trade union changes will come into force, followed by a removal of the service requirement for paternity and parental leave on 6th April 2026.

With further changes in October 2026, join Westminster Insight’s Employment Rights Act Conference on 14th May to understand what lies ahead and how to respond effectively.

Hear directly from the Department of Business and Trade on the implementation of the ERA, key changes, and how they will impact organisations of all sizes. You will gain insight on the practical timeline of key implementation dates.

As the Fair Work Agency (FWA) launches in April 2026, gain insight into its role and enforcement responsibilities, including compliance, the National Minimum Wage, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), holiday pay, and the potential consequences for employers.

We will examine upcoming changes and their implications for organisations of all sizes, including:

  • Reforms to statutory sick pay (SSP) and new rights to paternity and unpaid parental leave
  • Stronger whistleblowing protections related to sexual harassment, including protected disclosures
  • Trade union reforms designed to simplify processes and make workplace recognition easier
  • Gender pay gap reporting and Menopause Action Plans becoming mandatory in 2027

The conference will also explore major reforms expected to come into force in October 2026, such as:

  • New restrictions on fire-and-rehire practices
  • A strengthened duty on employers to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment and third-party harassment, supported by anticipated government guidance
  • Extended time limits for bringing certain claims before Employment Tribunals

You will learn how to prepare for these changes, maintain compliance, and assess the impact on recruitment, onboarding, workplace policies, enrolment processes, and IT systems. The event will also highlight strategies for upskilling your workforce to adapt successfully to the new regulatory landscape.

Join business leaders, employers, HR professionals, and senior teams for a full day of expert insight, practical guidance, and networking, designed to help you navigate and prepare for the next phase of reform under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Key Points

  • The Employment Rights Act 2025: immediate and forthcoming changes
  • Launch of the Fair Work Agency: role and expectations
  • Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and new rights to paternity and unpaid parental leave
  • Reforms to trade unions and restrictions on fire-and-rehire practices
  • The duty to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment
  • Extended time limits for bringing certain claims before Employment Tribunals
  • Adapting recruitment and onboarding practices to changes brought forward by the Act
  • Upskilling your workforce to ensure compliance

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