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The new Employment Rights Act 2025
About the Employment Rights Act 2025
The Government’s Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the most significant change in employment rights for a generation. It’s going to affect every business of every size that employs people.
The proposed Bill was published in October 2024 under the Labour Government, this legislation will bring sweeping changes to UK employment law. It received Royal Assent in December 2025 and the Bill was renamed to the Employment Rights Act 2025. While most significant reforms likely won’t take effect until 2027 and beyond, the scale of change means you need to start preparing now.
As a small business owner already juggling multiple priorities, these new requirements might feel overwhelming. After all, you’re busy running your business. The last thing you need is more admin and more changes to how you employ your people.
But here’s the thing: getting ahead of these changes now will save you stress, time and potentially significant costs down the line.
As your outsourced HR experts, we’re here to guide you through what’s coming and help you prepare in a practical, manageable way.
What the Employment Rights Act 2025 means for your business
The Employment Rights Act 2025 touches almost every aspect of employment, from how you hire and manage staff to how you handle dismissals and workplace issues. Implementation is still a while away, but the sheer breadth of changes means you can’t wait. Understanding what’s coming and taking steps now will help you prepare for when the new rules take effect. Some of the key changes that will impact your business include:
How Hill HR can help you prepare
These changes don’t have to keep you up at night. With proper support, you can implement them smoothly and confidently. We can help your business get ahead of the game by:
- Reviewing your current employment contracts, policies and procedures to identify what needs updating
- Creating new documentation that meets the upcoming requirements while protecting your business interests
- Providing practical advice and training to help you and your managers understand the new rules
- Supporting you through the consultation period, keeping you informed as details emerge
- Developing an implementation plan that spreads the workload and costs, making these changes manageable for your business
As your outsourced HR partner, we’re here to take the complexity out of compliance, giving you the confidence to focus on what you do best… running your business.
Get ahead of the changes
Whilst 2026 might seem far away, now’s the time to act.
The businesses that prepare early will find the transition far smoother, and avoid the last-minute panic that’s sure to hit employers that don’t prepare.
Don’t let these changes catch you off guard. We’re here to help you understand what’s required, plan your approach and implement changes at a pace that works for your business.
Get in touch today to discuss how we can help you prepare for the Employment Rights Bill.
