The HR Exchange – Employment Rights Act 2025: Preparing for the Next Wave of Reforms

Description

Helping employers understand the next phase of the Employment Rights Act and prepare with confidence.

Delivered by Bhayani Law, trusted specialists in HR and employment law, working alongside employers to provide practical, commercially focused advice that helps businesses navigate change with confidence.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the most significant reform of UK employment law in decades. While many of the first changes are already in force, a further wave of reforms is expected during the final quarter of 2026, bringing new responsibilities and increased compliance obligations for employers.

For many organisations, the challenge is no longer understanding what is changing, but knowing what action to take and when. Reviewing policies, updating procedures and ensuring managers understand the new requirements will be essential to reducing legal and commercial risk.

This free HR Exchange session will provide a practical overview of the upcoming changes, what they mean in practice, and the key actions employers should be considering now.

Why join us?

This HR Exchange session is designed to give employers a clear understanding of the next stage of the Employment Rights Act reforms without overwhelming you with legal jargon.

Our Employment Law and HR specialists will explain the changes in practical terms, highlight where organisations may be most exposed, and help you identify the areas that should be prioritised over the coming months.

Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner or people manager, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the reforms and what they could mean for your organisation.

What we’ll cover

• Trade Union Reforms

An overview of the latest changes to trade union rights and what employers need to be aware of.

• Collective Redundancy Consultation

An overview of the proposed changes to collective redundancy consultation and the potential impact on employers.

• Fire and Rehire

The new restrictions on dismissal and re-engagement, and what they mean for changing employees’ terms and conditions.

• Sexual Harassment

The strengthened duties on employers and the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent harassment in the workplace.

• Whistleblowing

An overview of the latest whistleblowing protections and what employers should have in place.

• Unfair Dismissal & Probationary Periods

The proposed reduction in the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from two years to six months, and what this could mean for recruitment, probation and performance management.

• Looking Ahead

A summary of the next Employment Rights Act reforms on the horizon and how employers can start preparing.

Price and delivery

• Free of charge
• Date: 16 Sept 2026
• Time: 12.00 – 13.00
• Delivery: Live via Zoom

Recording provided to all registrants.

Looking for more in-depth guidance?

This HR Exchange provides an overview of the upcoming reforms. If you’re looking for practical implementation support, we’ll also introduce our upcoming Employment Rights Act training programmes, designed to help employers understand the changes in greater detail and confidently apply them within their organisation.

Do you want to be notified when these programmes are live? Email hello@bhayanilaw.co.uk

Ask our experts

Have a question you’d like covered?

Email hello@bhayanilaw.co.uk when you sign up, and we’ll aim to answer as many questions as possible during the live session.

Watertight clients will receive priority access to the session. Places are limited; register today to avoid disappointment.