The Employment Rights Act – 10 key reforms you need to know about

08 April 2026

The Employment Rights Act became law on 18 December. Changes in the Act will be implemented between now and 2027. A number of changes came into force on 6 April 2026. Find out what this could mean for your business.

NFU members get more.

Join us today to read the rest of this article and get expert advice, plus much more for your farming business.

This page was first published on 08 October 2024. It was updated on 08 April 2026.

Ask us a question about this page

Once you have submitted your query someone from NFU CallFirst will contact you. If needed, your query will then be passed to the appropriate NFU policy team.

Name *

Membership number

Telephone number *

Email address *

Enquiry * You have 0 characters remaining.

By completing the form with your details on this page, you are agreeing to have this information sent to the NFU for the purposes of contacting you regarding your enquiry. Please take time to read the NFU’s Privacy Notice if you require further information.