Employment Rights Act 2025: Recent and upcoming changes

What’s in the webinar

Emma McGrath, Citation’s Professional Support Solicitor, and Leon Weate, Citation’s Business Development Manager, will take you through the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes already in force, the ones coming into force in January 2027 and what’s coming later in the year.

You’ll get a clear picture of what applies to your business, followed by 15 minutes of live Q&A.

Why you should join

The Act is being introduced in stages, so it’s easy to lose track of what applies and when. Some changes are already in force, including new harassment rules, longer tribunal time limits and wider right to work checks. In January, unfair dismissal rights start at six months’ service rather than two years, and more follow in 2027. Emma will show you what to review and in what order, so you’re not trying to figure it out yourself.

Who it’s for

HR managers and business owners in UK SMEs who are responsible for contracts, policies or managing people. You don’t need an HR team behind you. You just need an hour with an expert and time for someone to answer your questions.

What you’ll learn

→ What has changed since April and what you should already have in place

→ What starts in January 2027, including unfair dismissal at six months’ service and fire and rehire protections

→ What’s coming later in 2027, from zero hours contracts to bereavement leave

→ What to update in your contracts and policies, probation clauses for example

→ How the changes affect day-to-day people management

→ Where to focus first if you only have time for one thing

Register now