Most UK employers are focused on rising employment costs, changes to flexible working and ongoing recruitment pressures. But there is another major legal development approaching in October 2026 that many organisations still know very little about, despite the potentially significant operational and financial consequences. Under changes introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025, trade unions are expected to gain enhanced statutory rights to access workplaces for the purpose of meeting...

The direction of travel in UK employment law is clear: expectations on employers to prevent workplace harassment are rising, significantly. Following introduction of the preventative duty in October 2024, the upcoming reforms under the Employment Rights Act will go even further. These changes are not just incremental, they represent a material shift in legal risk and accountability for employers. From “Reasonable Steps” to “All Reasonable Steps” Currently, employers must take reasonable...

What the changes next month mean for UK employers and leaders From April 2026, the UK employment law landscape will take an important step forward with the introduction of the Fair Work Agency (FWA), a new single enforcement body designed to strengthen worker protections and improve oversight of workplace rights. While many organisations may initially view this as another regulatory development, the creation of the Fair Work Agency represents something broader: a shift towards more...