The Employment Rights Act – where are we now?

Who this webinar is for

This session is designed for:

• SME owners and founders
• Managing directors and senior leaders
• HR managers and people leaders
• Operations and finance leaders with responsibility for people risk

Whether you joined our earlier Employment Rights Bill webinar or are coming to this fresh, this session will bring you fully up to speed

What we will cover

During the webinar, we will explore:

• Where the Employment Rights Act is in the legislative process
• What has been confirmed — and what is still subject to change
• Expected implementation timelines and phasing
• Key areas of impact for SMEs, including:
  • Day-one employment rights
  • Unfair dismissal reforms
  • Changes to flexible working expectations
  • Contractual, policy and process implications
• Common misconceptions and emerging myths
• What “reasonable preparation” actually looks like for employers in 2026 and beyond

Why attend

By attending this webinar, you will:

• Gain clarity on what action is needed now versus later
• Avoid over-reacting or under-preparing
• Understand where early decisions could create future risk
• Leave with a practical sense-check for your current approach
• Be better equipped to brief managers and boards confidently