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    The ERA era: The changes implemented so far

    The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduced the most significant changes to UK employment law in decades, but its reforms are being implemented in phases. This article sets out the key changes that have come into force so far, including updates on sick pay, trade union law, family leave rights, enforcement and record‑keeping, and explains what…

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The ERA era: The changes implemented so far

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduced the most significant changes to UK employment law in decades, but its …

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Employment Rights Act 2025: How do you prepare for the unknown?

Employers and workers are trying to make sense of the new rules on guaranteed hours for zero and …

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Employment Rights Act: Is the phased approach helping or hindering HR?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is being rolled out in phases, giving HR teams time to plan but …

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Employment Rights Act 2025: Unfair dismissal changes

Understand how the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes unfair dismissal rules with expert HR guidance and practical insights.

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Labour Government employment law changes | On your radar

This resource reviews Labour Government employment law changes that are in the pipeline and how you can prepare …

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The ERA era – takeaways from our trade union reforms roundtable

Are you ready for the trade union-related reforms contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA)? We report …

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Employment Rights Act 2025 essentials: Industrial action reforms

In the latest part of our series exploring the detail of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look …

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Employment Rights Act 2025 essentials: Trade union reforms

In the latest part of our series exploring the detail of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look …

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April 2026 employment law changes: Six-point checklist for HR

In April 2026, HR professionals face the challenge of dealing with business-as-usual employment law changes, such as increases …

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