Unlocking 2026: Employment Law review of 2025 and what’s to come | Client Event
Join us in Manchester on 27 January 2026 for a practical review of the key employment law developments from 2025 and what employers need to prepare for.
27 January 2026, 1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Doubletree Hilton Manchester Airport
Outwood Ln
Manchester
M90 4WP
Join us for a practical review of the key employment law developments from 2025 and what employers need to prepare for in 2026.
We’ll be looking at the impact of the National Insurance and National Minimum Wage increases, the ‘For Women Scotland’ decision, and other significant updates from the past year.
We will then turn to the Employment Rights Bill, including expected changes to statutory sick pay, unfair dismissal, and key implementation dates and consultations.
Throughout, we’ll focus on the real-world impact for employers, how to prepare for the upcoming changes and how our team will support you in that process.
What's on the agenda?
In this event, we’ll cover key changes to:
- Unfair Dismissal – From day-one rights to the new six-month qualifying period and what this means for your business.
- Fire and Rehire Regulations – Stricter consultation requirements and the upcoming Code of Practice.
- Work-Life Balance Reforms – Flexible working, the right to disconnect, and future compliance challenges.
- Family-Friendly Enhancements – Extended protections, bereavement leave, and parental leave from day one.
- Sickness & Wellbeing – SSP changes and mandatory Menopause Action Plans.
- Zero Hours Contracts – Guaranteed hours after 12 weeks and compensation for late cancellations.
Got a question?
If you have a specific query you’d like our host to answer, please submit it when registering – we’ll answer as many as possible during the session or in a follow-up FAQ.
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