Trade union access: What changes on 30th October? From 30th October 2026, independent trade unions will have a new statutory route to access workplaces and communicate with workers. For businesses with little or no existing union involvement, this could be a significant change. What does “access” mean? A union with a certificate of independence will […]
Electronic and workplace balloting: what employers need to know The Government has published its response to consultation on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots, alongside a draft Code of Practice, setting out how workplace ballots could operate in practice. The changes form part of the Government’s wider programme of trade union reform […]
When do collective redundancy consultation obligations arise? Key points for employers Whenever an employer is proposing multiple redundancies, it is essential to consider whether collective consultation obligations are triggered. Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA), the duty arises where 20 or more redundancies are proposed at one establishment within a […]
New statutory rates for 2026 April marks the month each year where changes to statutory rates come into force. Most rate changes take effect from 6th April (to align with the start of the new tax year). The statutory rates for family leave, sick pay, redundancy and the cap on unfair dismissal compensatory awards are, […]
Refusing annual leave – employer’s rights. Under Working Time Regulations 1998, all workers are entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year. However, workers do not have complete freedom to take holiday when they choose to. Employers need to be able to plan and make sure that sufficient cover is in place […]
Employment Rights Act 2025: The key employment law changes employers need on their radar After months of parliamentary debate, the Employment Rights Bill has finally cleared the House of Lords and gained Royal Assent on 18th December 2025. It has now become the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) – a landmark reform that will […]
