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Employment Law Roadmap | How to Prepare for 2026
Big changes are coming to UK employment law, and 2026 is set to be a pivotal year. From stronger union powers and restrictions on fire and rehire practices to enhanced harassment prevention duties and other key reforms, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) will reshape how businesses hire, manage, and support their people – meaning employers need to act fast to remain compliant.
During this 60-minute webinar, Our sister company, WorkNest’s employment law and HR experts looked ahead at what’s coming, and suggested what actions to take now to prepare your organisation and people for the year ahead.
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This webinar was hosted by our sister company, WorkNest.
Factsheet: Day One Rights | Your Guide to Managing Risk Under The Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill introduces 28 reforms affecting HR practices
and employee management from the very first day of work – the most
significant being the introduction of day one unfair dismissal rights.
This short guide highlights the key changes, their operational implications,
and practical steps your HR team can take now to prepare.
Adapting to employment law changes can be
daunting.
At esphr, our team of Employment Lawyers will not only help you stay one step ahead of impending reforms, but will guide you through them.
It’s our mission to advise and develop the employment law capability of HR professionals
wherever we can, helping HR teams make a real commercial difference to their organisations.
That way, you spend less time-solving operational issues and more time actioning projects that drive far-reaching change in your company.
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