Employment Rights Act 2025 Changes: April 2026 & 2027 Updates Explained
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces phased UK employment reforms starting February 2026, with major updates on April 6, 2026, and critical changes — like the reduction of the unfair dismissal qualifying period — delayed until January 2027. These updates reshape statutory sick pay (SSP), parental rights, dismissal rules, and enforcement through a new regulator.

