In this bite size series (each video 5–10 minutes), our Employment team unpacks the key reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with practical takeaways to help you prioritise and prepare. Remember to subscribe to this page as we’ll keep this page updated as new episodes go live.
Episode 1 — Timeline / roadmap: what’s coming into force and when
Running time: 5 minutes
What’s discussed: A fast, high-level walkthrough of the implementation timetable—what arrives in April 2026, October 2026, and into 2027—so you can see the road ahead at a glance. Highlights include changes to collective redundancy, family-friendly rights, flexible working, and the new Fair Work Agency, plus where consultation is still expected.
Speakers: Peter Lockwood, Partner and Mandy Perry, Partner
Episode 2 — Unfair dismissal: six -month qualifying period & removal of compensation cap (expected 2027)
Running time: 9 minutes
What’s discussed: What changes and when in relation to unfair dismissal protection and compensation, likely impacts on hiring, managing probation periods and litigation strategy, and practical risk-reduction steps for employers.
Speakers: Andrea Finn, Partner and Peter Lockwood, Partner
Episode 3 — Collective redundancy & “fire and rehire”
Running time: 11 minutes
What’s discussed: Doubling of the maximum protective award from April 2026; the significant restrictions on dismissal and re-engagement expected in October 2026; consultations still to come; and what to review now in contracts, policies and processes, and recordkeeping.
Speakers: Mandy Perry, Partner and Peter Lockwood, Partner
Episode 4 — Family-friendly rights & flexible working: what’s changing, and what’s up for consultation
Running time: 9 minutes
What’s discussed: Day one rights for paternity and parental leave, enhanced protections for pregnant workers and new mothers, bereavement leave, and minor changes to the flexible working regime—plus expected consultation timings.
Speakers: Peter Lockwood, Partner and Mandy Perry, Partner
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