Overview

The Employment Rights Act is the most significant reform of UK employment law in a generation. First announced in 2024, it introduces a wide-ranging package of reforms that reshape how organisations recruit, manage, and support their people. The changes will not take effect all at once but are being phased in from 2025 to 2027, creating multiple points where organisations must be ready to comply.

This course provides HR leaders and senior managers with a clear roadmap to understand the Act, its key themes, and its long-term impact on the workplace. It explains what the reforms are, when they are expected to take effect, and what they mean for the relationship between employers and employees.

You will gain an overview of the key themes of the reforms, including day-one rights and redundancy consultation, and see how they fit together as a new framework for fair work. The course highlights both the challenges and opportunities presented by the reforms, helping leaders see beyond compliance to the broader cultural and organisational shifts the Act is designed to create.

You will learn:

• How the Act reforms and reshapes employment rights
• Key timings and phases of implementation
• Practical HR responsibilities
• How to anticipate risks of non-compliance and seize opportunities for reputation, engagement, and fair work.

Benefits of Taking This Course:

Designed for employers, HR leaders and senior managers who need to:

• Understand how the new legislation affects workplace policies and employment contracts.
• Lead change through restructuring, consultations, or collective bargaining.
• Promote equality and secure workplaces.
• Navigate legal and cultural shifts in how employee voice, representation, and fairness are delivered.