Are the UK's Employment Rights Act changes, including day-one leave and the coming unfair-dismissal reforms, the right balance for workers and employers?

📍 United Kingdom

Phased changes under the Employment Rights Act continue through 2026, including stronger harassment duties and union rights from October 2026, and a doubled maximum protective award for collective redundancy failures. A six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period and removal of compensation caps follow on 1 January 2027.

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🔗Pinsent Masons Out-Law — Employment Rights Act timeline: 2026 and beyond (Sep 1, 2026)

Pinsent Masons Out-Law — Employment Rights Act timeline: 2026 and beyond (Sep 1, 2026)Open link ↗

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UK Government
Government that enacted the Employment Rights Act
F
Fair Work Agency
UK body established in April 2026 to enforce employment rights

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