Trade union reform under the Employment Rights Act — trends, priorities & planning implications

We break down the latest and upcoming trade union reforms — from ballot changes and electronic voting to wider union access and new employer duties.
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We break down the latest and upcoming trade union reforms — from ballot changes and electronic voting to wider union access and new employer duties.

We discuss the increases to statutory payments, national minimum wage rates and unfair dismissal compensation from April 2026.

We explain the legal issues that ‘rolling back’ DEI can create and offer some practical guidance to ensure that your organisation remains compliant.

Individuals who want to take an employment case to a tribunal must first take part in a longer conciliation process.

We lay out the practical issues that employers are facing and look ahead to anticipated guidance from the EHRC.

Here, our Head of Employment and Pensions Nick Campbell and Partner Joe Shelston outline the key changes that HR professionals need to be aware of and plan for.

We outline the immediate priorities that HR professionals need to be aware of and plan for.

A change of government could herald the biggest shift in employment rights since the 1990s.

As we emerge from the pandemic, what agile options can employers offer to help grandparents with caring responsibilities