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Employment Rights Bill

From 6 April 2026, employers will be required to keep adequate records of workers' annual leave and pay entitlements.

New Duty for Employers – Annual Leave Record-Keeping from 6 April 2026

March 27, 2026
1 min read

April 2026 is due to be a busy month for employment law, with ERA 2025 reforms, compensation limits and updated statutory payment rates.

April Changes to Statutory Payment Rates, Compensation Limits and the ERA 2025 Reforms

March 25, 2026
10 min read

Philip Cameron comments on the changes to trade union rights of access to workplaces brought about by the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Trade Union Recognition – Employment Rights Act 2025

March 12, 2026
1 min read

The Government published its first set of guidance on pay gap and menopause action plans on 4 March 2026.

Government Launches Guidance on Pay Gap and Menopause Action Plans

March 11, 2026
5 min read

The Government published updates to the implementation timetable for the ERA 2025 alongside five new consultations.

Latest Updates on the Employment Rights Act 2025: Revised Implementation Timeline and New Consultations

February 12, 2026
10 min read

What key changes can employers expect from the ERA 2025 in the first months of 2026?

Looking Forward to 2026: First Changes Under the Employment Rights Act 2025

January 29, 2026
10 min read

The Employment Rights Bill has successfully completed its final stages in Parliament, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 to become the Employment Rights Act 2025.

The Employment Rights Bill Has Passed – Preparation Starts Here!

December 16, 2025
10 min read

What actions can employers consider in order to build a strong foundation ready for the Employment Rights Act 2025?

Employment Rights Act 2025: Preparing for Major Changes – Strategic Preparation for HR Leaders and Legal Counsel

January 21, 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on some of the key legal developments this year.

2025 Employment Law Round Up

December 18, 2025
10 min read

The Employment Rights Bill made it close but failed to pass the House of Lords on 10 December 2025.

The Employment Rights Bill – Back to Ping Pong – But Close to the End?

December 12, 2025
3 min read

Ben Smith, associate at employment firm Littler, said: “Removing the caps entirely also makes it more difficult for unfair dismissal claims to be resolved without litigation, if potential claimants have unrealistic expectations of compensation the tribunal might award."

Unfair Dismissal Changes – Employment Rights Bill

December 9, 2025
1 min read

The Government has introduced an amendment to the ERB which removes its plans for day one unfair dismissal rights.

UK Government Drops Day One Unfair Dismissal Rights from Employment Rights Bill

December 3, 2025
3 min read

For Ben Smith, senior associate at law firm Littler, reducing the current two-year qualifying period to six months is a “simpler solution for employers” that “will give some certainty”.

UK Government Drops Day 1 Protection From Unfair Dismissal

December 1, 2025
1 min read

The Government's consultation on bereavement leave and review for unpaid carers.

Employment Rights Bill: Recent Developments in Respect of Family Friendly Rights

November 27, 2025
5 min read

Important changes may be on the horizon for UK employers regarding the protection afforded to pregnant women and new mothers from dismissal.

The Employment Rights Bill – Enhanced Protections for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

November 27, 2025
5 min read

The results are in, now what might it mean for employment law.

Webinar: The outcome of the UK general election

March 13, 2025

This NAVEX ethics and compliance event aimed to provide valuable insights into the latest updates to the Worker Protection Act.

NAVEX Event: The UK Worker Protection Act

March 13, 2025

Five overlooked reforms from the ERB.

Employment Rights Bill enters final stages of Parliament

October 30, 2025
1 min read

The Government has issued updated guidance regarding section 17 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 regarding confidentiality clauses and has announced further developments.

Update on Reform to NDAs

October 30, 2025
3 min read

The ERB is currently going through several rounds of "ping pong" as the Houses continue to disagree on several key areas. Read our article for the latest update.

Employment Rights Bill Updates

October 30, 2025
3 min read

We explore the significant changes set out in the Employment Rights Bill in respect of harassment, sexual harassment and the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Employment Rights Bill: What Employers Need to Know About NDA Restrictions and Other Changes to Harassment and Sexual Harassment Laws

September 22, 2025
10 min read

We look back at key developments in employment law over Q3 and what's coming next in Q4.

Employment Law Round Up: Developments in Q3 and Looking Ahead to Q4

September 22, 2025
5 min read

Since coming to power, the Labour Government has remained silent on the issue of non-competes... until now. On 21 July 2025, during a House of Lords debate on the Employment Rights Bill, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch put the issue of reform of non-competes in employment contracts back on the table.

Is Reform of Non-Competes Back on the Agenda?

July 31, 2025
3 min read

The Government has recently launched a comprehensive review and accompanying call for evidence to inform potentially extensive reforms to the parental leave and pay system.

Government Announces a Review of Parental Leave and Pay Entitlements

July 31, 2025
3 min read