Employment law in the UK is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. With major updates already live in 2025 - and more to come through 2027 - every employer in England, Wales, and Scotland needs to be prepared.
From updated tribunal rules to expanded protections for parents and carers, these changes are not optional - they’re shaping the way businesses must operate.
What’s Changed Already in 2025:
New employment tribunal procedures (January)
Increases to Statutory Sick Pay and National Minimum Wage (April)
Introduction of neonatal leave and pay (April)
Government roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill (July)
What’s Coming Next? Autumn 2025 - 2027:
Stronger industrial action and whistleblowing protections
Day one rights for leave and unfair dismissal
Changes to zero-hours contracts, fire and rehire, and sexual harassment laws
Introduction of Fair Work Agency, Fair Pay Agreements, and more!
These reforms will affect everything from how you manage flexible working requests to how you structure employment contracts.
Explore the full breakdown of changes by date.
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