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07 May 2026
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Five key ERA changes employers should plan for now

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will make significant changes to English employment law in October 2026 and January 2027.

With so much changing, it can be hard for employers to know where to start. 

This useful checklist summarises five of the key changes employers should plan for now and sets out practical actions they may wish to take over the coming months.

Further information on the changes being made by the Employment Rights Act is available through our dedicated ERA hub. If you would like to advice on how to prepare for the upcoming changes, please speak to your usual Mills & Reeve employment contact or David Mills

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