Event Description
In this session, we’ll take a clear and practical look at what’s changing, why it matters, and what you need to be doing now.
As April 2026 approaches, the first major set of changes under the new Employment Rights Act will come into force, and they will have real, practical implications for employers and HR teams.
With reforms now confirmed in law, this is the moment for HR and business leaders to move from awareness to action.
This session will cover:
- Statutory Sick Pay is becoming a day one right, and what the removal of the lower earnings limit means in practice
- New day one rights for paternity leave and parental leave
- Increased penalties for getting collective redundancies wrong
- The introduction of whistleblower protection for sexual harassment complaints
- Trade union reforms and what they mean for employers
- The creation of the Fair Work Agency and the move towards state enforcement of employment law
- The changing role of equality action plans
Alongside an overview of each change, we’ll focus on:
- What employers and HR teams need to do now to prepare
- Key risks to be aware of
- Practical steps to update policies, processes and communications
We’ll also use breakout rooms to share experiences, discuss what organisations are already doing, and exchange tips on how to get ahead of the changes together.
This session is ideal for HR professionals, people managers and business leaders who want a clear, jargon-free update on what’s coming and how to prepare.
Free to attend. Reserve your spot and join the conversation.
