Breifing for line managers on what you need to know
Over the next two years, a number of important changes to UK employment law will come into effect under the Employment Rights Act 2025. These reforms will affect areas such as sick pay, family leave, harassment prevention, whistleblowing protections, redundancy consultation and employee rights from day one of employment.
This briefing is designed to give line managers a straightforward overview of what is changing and when, and what this may mean in practice for managing teams. The focus is on helping managers understand the practical impact, rather than the legal detail.
These changes below will take effect from April 2026, with further updates expected later in 2026 and into 2027. We will continue to monitor government and ACAS guidance as the final regulations are confirmed, and HR will update policies and provide support ahead of each change.