Get Employee Rights Act-Ready: Your Practical Guide to the Changes Ahead

Significant employment law changes are coming. Is your organisation prepared?

The Employee Rights Act is already reshaping the workplace, with major changes taking effect from October 2026 and January 2027. For HR teams, managers and business leaders, these reforms raise expectations around fairness, consistency and documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.

The challenge isn't simply understanding the legislation. It's ensuring your policies, processes and performance management practices can stand up to increased scrutiny.

This practical guide breaks down the key changes you need to know, what they mean for employers, and the steps you can take now to reduce risk and strengthen compliance.

Download the guide to learn more about:

• The key Employee Rights Act milestones taking effect in October 2026 and January 2027

• How extended tribunal time limits impact performance management and record keeping

• What six-month unfair dismissal protection means for employers

• The performance management processes that may need reviewing before the legislation takes effect

• Practical actions HR teams can take to improve consistency, transparency and compliance

Get a clear overview of the upcoming Employee Rights Act changes and the practical steps your organisation can take today to future-proof its performance management processes.