Rights
Fire and Rehire Restrictions Under the Employment Rights Act 2025
Fire and rehire has always been a controversial corner of UK employment law. Employers have used it as a last resort when employees won’t agree to contract changes. Employees have experienced it as a threat. And for years, it sat in a legal grey area: not outright banned, but widely criticised. That’s about to change. […]
Unfair dismissal rights changes every UK employer needs to know
The UK unfair dismissal landscape is set for an overhaul under the Employment Rights Act 2025. Scheduled changes to reduce the unfair dismissal qualifying period from two years to six months, remove the statutory cap on compensation and extend tribunal time limits will materially change how and when employers can manage risk in the employment […]
When Does the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Take Effect? Timeline & Dates
The government has released a clear implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Act 2025, outlining key employment law changes that will take effect from April 2026 through to 2027. The Employment Rights Act 2025 has now been passed, with most reforms taking effect from April 2026 onwards. So when it comes to the changes, when […]
Part-Time Worker Rights in the UK: What Employers Must Know
Managing people is never just about rotas, payroll and the occasional team lunch. It’s also about understanding the rights that protect your employees, whether they’re clocking in two days a week or working reduced hours alongside family commitments. Part-time workers make up a huge part of the UK workforce, and if you get their rights […]