The Employment Rights Act – 6 key reforms you need to know about

23 December 2025

The Employment Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025. The government’s aim is to modernise workplace rights, strengthen worker protections and promote fair pay and flexibility. Find out what this could mean for your business.

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This page was first published on 08 October 2024. It was updated on 23 December 2025.

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