2025 UK Employment Law Changes
Everything UK employers need to know about the Employment Rights Bill, six-month unfair dismissal rights, fire and rehire restrictions, and more.
Key Topics Covered
13 sections covering every major change, with practical action steps for each.
Employment Rights Bill
Overview of the most significant employment legislation in decades
Six-Month Dismissal Rights
Qualifying period for unfair dismissal reduced from two years to six months from January 2027
Flexible Working Default
Flexible working becomes the default position for all employees
Statutory Sick Pay
SSP from day one with removal of the lower earnings limit
Fire and Rehire
Automatic unfair dismissal for fire-and-rehire practices
Zero-Hours Reforms
Guaranteed hours and shift notice rights for zero-hours workers
Harassment Prevention
Strengthened employer duty to prevent sexual harassment
Right to Disconnect
New Code of Practice on out-of-hours communication
Neonatal Care Leave
Up to 12 weeks paid leave for parents of babies in neonatal care
Minimum Wage Increases
April 2026 NMW/NLW rates and pension auto-enrolment changes
Why This Matters for Your Business
The Employment Rights Bill represents the biggest overhaul of UK employment law in a generation. Non-compliance could mean tribunal claims, financial penalties, and reputational damage.
- From January 2027, employees gain unfair dismissal rights after just six months — down from two years
- Fire-and-rehire practices could result in automatic unfair dismissal claims
- Failure to prevent harassment can lead to a 25% uplift on tribunal compensation
- Includes a practical employer action checklist with priorities and timelines
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