Webinar
How should HR be approaching the new trade union access rights?
When: 21 April 2026
Duration: 60 min
Employment Rights Act 2025 – how should HR be approaching the new trade union access rights?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to introduce successive waves of trade union reforms. What will the impact of these changes be and what practical preparations should HR be making for them?
In this 60-minute webinar, DAC Beachcroft employment law partner and trade union relations specialist Nick Chronias will provide a brief overview of the April changes, which simplify the union recognition process, before focusing in on the October reforms, which among other things:
- Introduce a right of union access to the workplace (both physical and virtual), to meet, support, represent, recruit or organise workers, and to facilitate collective bargaining
- Require employers to provide workers with a written statement that they have the right to join a trade union.
Nick will discuss the implications of the reforms for both currently unionised and non-unionised workplaces, and set out ways in which employers can effectively plan for the implementation.
The webinar will also include a Q&A session. Register now and submit a question.
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When: 21 April 2026 11am
Duration: 60 mins
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Robert Shore
HR Market Insights Editor at Brightmine
Robert Shore, the HR Market Insights Editor at Brightmine. With over two decades of experience in publishing and journalism, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. Holding a Graduate Diploma in Law, he excels in crafting and curating content for webinars, podcasts, and various resources, including Commentary & Insights and Case Studies.
Robert served as an international employment law editor at Brightmine, where he honed his expertise in global HR practices. Join us as Robert shares his insights into the dynamic world of HR market trends.
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Nick Chronias
Partner at DAC Beachcroft LLP
Nick is a partner in DAC Beachcroft’s employment and pensions group. Nick advises a range of clients including: a household name in consumer goods; many healthcare providers (from globally known foundation trusts to leading independent sector companies); and other large employers.
Nick is one of the rare legal specialists in trade union relations. He advises on the full range of issues including recognition, changing collective agreements and industrial action. He has sought injunctions to restrain strike action and advised on strategies to mitigate the impact of it. He regularly gives strategic advice to employers on large restructuring and other non-contentious issues.
Nick is a specialist in multi-party employment cases. He represented the employers in the largest single test case in employment tribunal history. Nick is also an experienced litigator; handling cases in the courts and employment tribunal.
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