Preparing for October’s Employment Law Reforms: Your Employer Action Plan

October marks the next major milestone in the rollout of the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Eleven important employment law reforms are expected to take effect in October, introducing new employer duties and expanding employee rights across areas including workplace harassment, trade union rights, employment tribunals and public sector outsourcing.

With multiple reforms taking effect over a short period, employers who fail to prepare could increase their exposure to legal and commercial risk. Now is the time to review your policies, procedures and people management practices to ensure your organisation is ready.

Join WorkNest's Employment Law and HR experts for this practical webinar as they explain what the reforms mean for employers, the impact they could have on your organisations and the practical steps you should be taking now to prepare with confidence.

What we’ll cover:

During this free 60-minute webinar, our Employment Law and HR specialists will cover:

• The 11 key changes scheduled to come into force from October and what they mean for employers in practice.

• The new employer duties and responsibilities introduced by the reforms, and the organisations most likely to be affected.

• Which policies, procedures and people management processes you should be reviewing now.

• The legal, operational and commercial risks these changes could create if you're not ready.

• A practical employer action plan to help your organisation stay ahead of the changes.

Why attend?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces some of the biggest employment law reforms in a generation, and October marks another significant milestone in its implementation.

how the reforms will affect their organisation, which areas are most likely to require action, and what they should be doing now to prepare.

This webinar will cut through the complexity, giving you clear, practical guidance to help your organisation stay compliant, reduce risk and approach the October reforms with confidence.

What you’ll gain by attending:

By attending, you'll:

• Understand the 11 employment law reforms expected from October and what they mean for your organisation.

• Know which policies, procedures and workplace practices you should prioritise for review.

• Gain practical guidance on the steps you should take to prepare and remain compliant.

• Better understand the legal, operational and commercial risks associated with the reforms.

Got a question for experts?

If there’s a specific issue you’d like our experts to address, submit your question when registering and we’ll answer as many as possible during the live session.

Who should attend?

This webinar is ideal for:

• HR Directors and HR Managers

• Business owners and Managing Directors

• Operations Directors

• Senior leaders responsible for HR, compliance or employee relations