Our Employment Rights Act 2025 Legal Support Package

The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced some of the most significant changes to UK employment law in a generation. While certain provisions are being phased in over time, employers should already be reviewing their policies, procedures and workforce practices to ensure they are prepared for the changes that are now in force and those due to follow.

The Act introduces a wide range of reforms that will affect how employers recruit, manage and support their workforce. Alongside the Worker Protection Act changes introduced in 2024 and increases in employment-related costs, many organisations are reassessing their employment practices to ensure they remain compliant and minimise legal risk.

The changes brought by the Employment Rights Act include, amongst others:

• A shorter qualifying period for unfair dismissal protection
• New restrictions on the use of zero-hours contracts
• Enhanced rights for agency workers
• Day-one employment rights in several key areas
• Changes to statutory sick pay entitlement
• Stronger protections against dismissal and detriment
• Greater obligations on employers to prevent workplace harassment
• The return of employer liability for harassment by third parties in certain circumstances
• New enforcement powers and increased scrutiny of workplace practices
• Further restrictions on dismissal and re-engagement (“fire and rehire”)

These developments are likely to require changes to employment contracts, workplace policies, management processes and staff training programmes.

How Our Employment Rights Act Legal Support Package Can Help

Our Employment Rights Act Legal Support Package is designed to help employers understand the impact of the new legislation and take practical steps towards compliance.

The service begins with a fixed-fee scoping meeting, during which we will identify the areas of the legislation most likely to affect your organisation and discuss any immediate risks or priorities.

Following this, we can provide a bespoke package of support tailored to your business, including:

Review of Policies and Procedures

A comprehensive review of your employment policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current legal requirements and best practice.

Employment Contract Review

A review and update of employment contracts, handbooks and supporting documentation where required.

Performance and Capability Management Advice

Advice on managing performance, conduct and capability issues in light of the changing legal framework.

Management Training

Practical training for senior leaders, managers and HR teams to help them understand the new requirements and apply them confidently in the workplace.

Workforce Planning Support

Strategic advice on workforce planning, restructures, reorganisations and other employment-related projects affected by the legislation.

Speak to Our Employment Law Team

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents a significant shift in employment law and employers should not assume that existing policies and practices remain fit for purpose.

Our Employment team is helping organisations across a wide range of sectors understand the changes, manage risk and prepare for the future with confidence.

To find out more about our Employment Rights Act Legal Support Package, please get in touch and a member of our Employment team will be happy to help you.