Following the landmark passage of the Employment Rights Act 2025, businesses across the UK are now entering the critical implementation phase. Mills & Reeve LLP invites HR professionals, business owners, and legal counsel to a comprehensive workshop in Birmingham to unpack the changes coming into force throughout 2026. This session is part of our "People Matter" series, specifically tailored to help organizations navigate the most significant shift in UK labor law in a generation.
The workshop will provide a practical roadmap for the implementation timetable, focusing on key areas such as the removal of the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal, new regulations regarding zero-hours contracts, and the enhanced protections for parental and sick leave. Our employment law specialists will share "view from the ground" insights on how these changes are impacting recruitment, retention, and workplace culture. We will also address the practicalities of updating staff handbooks and employment contracts to ensure full compliance before the October 2026 deadlines.
Beyond the legislative technicalities, the event will feature a dedicated session on managing workplace disputes under the new framework. We will discuss the role of Generative AI in research and its impact on employee expectations, as well as the evolving use of NDAs and confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements. This is an essential briefing for anyone responsible for workforce management who needs to balance legal risk with operational efficiency in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
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