Employment Law Roadmap | How to prepare for 2026
Big changes are coming to UK employment law, and 2026 is set to be a pivotal year. From stronger union powers and a ban on fire and rehire practices to enhanced harassment prevention duties and other key reforms, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) will reshape how businesses hire, manage, and support their people.
The road ahead will require careful planning and proactive action. This webinar is your pit stop – a chance to check your systems, map your next steps, and ensure your business is ready for the changes ahead.
27 November, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Why attend?
Over the past 12 months, employers have faced important legislative updates. Now, 2026 brings a step-change in employment rights and obligations, meaning businesses must rethink policies, processes and people management practices to ensure they remain legally compliant ahead of further changes expected in 2027.
Join Patrick Carroll-Fogg, Employment Law Advisor, and Shaun Harper, Senior HR Consultant, for a free, 60-minute, practical webinar. They’ll cut through the noise, look ahead to what’s coming, and guide you on the actions to take now to prepare your business and people function for the year ahead.
What we’ll cover:
- Recap of key legislative changes from the past 12 months
- An update on the ERB – confirmed reforms for 2026 and what is still to come
- How the ERB could affect your business and workforce including contracts, redundancy, maternity and more
- Practical steps you can take now to prepare, even where implementation dates are not yet finalised
- How to conduct an ERB Impact Assessment
- Plus, discover how WorkNest can support you every step of the way.
Don’t wait until the reforms take effect – it’s essential to stay ahead and be fully prepared for 2026.
What you’ll gain:
This session will give you the knowledge and confidence to act early, protect your business, and ensure your HR practices are ready for the new legal framework.
Have a question for our experts?
If you have a specific query about this topic that you would like our hosts to answer, submit it when signing up in the form above – we’ll address as many as we can at the end of the session.
Can't make the live session?
No problem – register anyway and we’ll send you the on-demand recording along with a suite of helpful resources to prepare your organisation for employment law updates.
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Preparing Your Organisation for the New Employee Rights Bill - Open Course, 2 June 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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