26 Mar 2026
People Matter: Employment law update - 26 March 2026
People Matter: Employment law update - 26 March 2026
Join Danielle Ingham, Partner and Shuabe Shadubin, Principal Associate from our employment team for an extended, 45-minute update focusing on the Employment Rights Act 2025 and what it means for your organisation.
With the Act now on the statute book and a new implementation timetable in place, we'll take you through the key changes coming into force between April and October 2026.
We cover:
- The headline measures taking effect in 2026 and what they mean in practice
- The steps employers should be taking to prepare and ensure compliance
- What to expect from the significant changes to unfair dismissal law coming on 1 January 2027, and how to start planning for them
- A round‑up of any other important recent cases and developments
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