The Employment Rights Act 2025 is here. Is your business ready?

If you employ anyone in the UK — even one person — new laws are already in force. Here’s everything you need to get compliant, without the jargon.

Everything you need to stay employment-law compliant

New rights apply regardless of your business size — no small employer exemptions. Find out which changes affect you and when you need to act.

Changes are rolling out in April 2026, October 2026, and 2027. Miss a deadline and you risk tribunal claims and FWA enforcement. See all the dates.

Download our free employer checklist — immediate actions. October 2026 prep and 2027 planning, all in one place.

Day-one SSP, parental leave, Fair Work Agency, holiday pay records

Unfair dismissal qualifying period drops to 6 months

Guaranteed hours for zero-hours workers

Not sure where to start? Download our Employer Compliance Checklist here

Legislation current as at June 2026 | Based on the Employment Rights Act 2025 | For information only