HR NEWSFLASH: Employment Rights Act 2025 – Key Implementation Timeline

The Employment Rights Bill was given Royal Assent on 18th December 2025 – it is now the Employment Rights Act 2025 and is law.

It brings a wide range of reforms to UK employment rights, which will affect every UK business. Not all changes will take effect immediately; the changes will be implemented in phases throughout 2026 and 2027, with several areas still subject to consultation and secondary legislation before coming into force.

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