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Looking Forward To October 2026: Next Phase Of Changes Under The UK Employment Rights Act 2025
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping reforms set to take effect in August and October 2026, fundamentally reshaping workplace obligations for employers. From enhanced sexual harassment prevention duties and third-party liability to expanded trade union rights and extended tribunal time limits, these changes demand immediate strategic preparation and compliance planning.
United Kingdom Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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UK Pensions: What’s New This Week? - June 29, 2026
The UK pensions landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the Pensions Regulator launches new guidance on the Pension Schemes Act 2026 while pushing DC schemes toward higher compliance standards. With major developments including revised dashboards reporting deadlines, innovative DB endgame solutions, and a landmark High Court ruling on scheme rectification, trustees and advisers face critical decisions about their schemes' futures. Will your pension scheme meet the new legislative standards, or
United Kingdom Employment
AO
A&O Shearman
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Great Britain: Updated Draft EHRC Code Of Practice For Services, Public Functions And Associations
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has laid its draft Code of Practice for services before Parliament, introducing substantial changes following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions. While primarily governing service provision rather than workplace discrimination, the updated guidance may offer valuable insights for employers navigating the practical implications of recent case law developments in this evolving area.
United Kingdom Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Looking Forward To October 2026: Next Phase Of Changes Under The UK Employment Rights Act 2025
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping reforms set to take effect in August and October 2026, fundamentally reshaping workplace obligations for employers. From enhanced sexual harassment prevention duties and third-party liability to expanded trade union rights and extended tribunal time limits, these changes demand immediate strategic preparation and compliance planning.
United Kingdom Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Increase In Collective Redundancy Protective Award And Consultation On Thresholds For Obligations
The UK government has significantly increased penalties for employers who fail to comply with collective redundancy consultation requirements, doubling the maximum protective award from 90 to 180 days' gross pay. Additionally, new legislation will introduce an organisation-wide trigger for collective redundancy obligations, fundamentally changing how multi-site employers must track and manage redundancy proposals across their operations.
United Kingdom Employment
WT
Winston Taylor
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Collective Redundancy Obligations At A Glance
When employers propose to dismiss 20 or more employees within 90 days, collective redundancy obligations trigger detailed consultation requirements under UK law. A recent EAT decision in Micro Focus v Mildenhall clarifies that employers need only consult on future proposals, not past dismissals, though tribunals will scrutinize whether separate proposals were engineered to avoid the 20-employee threshold.
United Kingdom Employment
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Winston Taylor
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Looking Forward To October 2026: Next Phase Of Changes Under The UK Employment Rights Act 2025
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping reforms set to take effect in August and October 2026, fundamentally reshaping workplace obligations for employers. From enhanced sexual harassment prevention duties and third-party liability to expanded trade union rights and extended tribunal time limits, these changes demand immediate strategic preparation and compliance planning.
United Kingdom Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Great Britain: Updated Draft EHRC Code Of Practice For Services, Public Functions And Associations
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has laid its draft Code of Practice for services before Parliament, introducing substantial changes following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions. While primarily governing service provision rather than workplace discrimination, the updated guidance may offer valuable insights for employers navigating the practical implications of recent case law developments in this evolving area.
United Kingdom Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Looking Forward To October 2026: Next Phase Of Changes Under The UK Employment Rights Act 2025
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping reforms set to take effect in August and October 2026, fundamentally reshaping workplace obligations for employers. From enhanced sexual harassment prevention duties and third-party liability to expanded trade union rights and extended tribunal time limits, these changes demand immediate strategic preparation and compliance planning.
United Kingdom Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
Article
Great Britain: Updated Draft EHRC Code Of Practice For Services, Public Functions And Associations
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has laid its draft Code of Practice for services before Parliament, introducing substantial changes following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions. While primarily governing service provision rather than workplace discrimination, the updated guidance may offer valuable insights for employers navigating the practical implications of recent case law developments in this evolving area.
United Kingdom Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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