Employment Rights Act 2025 - What is Changing in October 2026 & Beyond

Introduction

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is gradually coming into force through 2026 and 2027. We had one small change that happened when the Act received Royal Assent, and then more changes on 18 February 2026 and then in April 2026. The next big group of changes is in October 2026.

In this Learn Live we will start by looking at what has already changed. We will then do a 'deeper dive' into the changes in October 2026, making sure that you are ready for the changes. Finally, we will look to the future and what is changing in 2027.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The Employment Rights Act 2025:
• What happened at Royal Assent
• What changed on 18 February 2026
• What changed in April 2026
• Harassment in the workplace:
• Sexual harassment
• Third-party harassment, and how to do the risk assessments
• Trade union changes:
• Right of access and telling employees they can join a trade union
• Giving accommodation and facilities to reps, that they need to do their roles
• Other changes relating to trade unions
• Further changes due in 2026
• The changes happening in 2027, including unfair dismissal being a right after six months' service

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.