Trade Unions, Industrial Action & Employee Relations - The Key Issues & Future Developments

Introduction

There has never been a more important time to understand trade unions. Not only has there been an increase in high profile, and disruptive, industrial action in recent times, we are also going to see significant changes as the Employment Rights Act 2025 comes into force.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 changes are going to be introduced in stages throughout 2026 and 2027, and some changes have already happened.

In this virtual classroom seminar we will explore the changes to the law, and what the future holds.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• Change afoot
• The relevant provisions in the Employment Rights Act 2025
• The timing of the changes
• Trade Unions
• The definition of a trade union
• The difference between an independent and dependent trade union
• Trade Union Representatives
• The legal protection
• Safety representatives
• Learning representatives
• Time off for duties
• Trade Union Recognition
• Statutory and non-statutory recognition
• Derecognition
• Industrial Action
• Lawful and unlawful action
• The timescales to be followed

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.