The Employment Rights Bill | Trade Union reforms explained
Are you ready for sweeping Trade Union reforms – and the new employer obligations they bring?
With the Employment Rights Bill nearing Royal Assent, now is the time to get prepared. Major changes around industrial action ballots, notice and duration could come into force later this year – leaving unprepared employers exposed.
Join WorkNest for this essential live webinar, where we’ll clarify what’s changing, what’s still under consultation, and practical steps you can take now to stay protected and compliant.
28 August, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
The Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce widespread changes that will reshape key areas of Employment Law – especially around Trade Union activities and industrial action. These updates, some of which could take effect later this year, will impact notice requirements, as well as how you manage union relationships, respond to industrial action ballots, and handle access requests.
In this free 60-minute session, Derick Maclean, Head of Team and Solicitor at WorkNest, will break down the Bill’s key Trade Union-related reforms and what they mean for your organisation – helping you get ahead of the curve before the legal changes hit.
What's on the agenda?
- Navigating union relationships: Practical guidance on managing evolving union dynamics in your workplace.
- Trade Union laws – what’s changing and what’s still subject to consultation? A clear overview of key reforms, including updated recognition rules, enhanced access to workplaces, and changes to the industrial action ballot process.
- Legislative repeals and new duties: Insights into key changes in policy direction and new notice requirements employers need to know.
- Key implications for employers: How these changes may affect your organisation, actions to consider now ahead of Royal Assent, and what to focus on afterwards.
Got a question?
We know that employment law reforms can raise lots of questions, which is why we’ll round off the session with a live Q&A.
Got a burning question about the Employment Rights Bill and its impact on Trade Union laws? Submit it when signing up – we’ll aim to address as many as possible during the webinar or in a follow-up FAQ.
Can't make the live session?
No problem – register anyway and we’ll send you the on-demand recording along with a selection of helpful resources.
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Preparing Your Organisation for the New Employee Rights Bill - Open Course, 3 September 2025
To go beyond the technical aspects of the new ERB, this interactive training session will explore its impact and implications.
We will discuss how to conduct an ERB Impact Assessment in your organisation and explore what you can do now to prepare, in advance of the new legal framework being finalised.
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