ERA 2025: are you ready for the October 2026 changes?

With the Employment Rights Act 2025 introducing a wide range of reforms, it can be difficult for employers to know where to begin.

This checklist highlights the key changes expected in October 2026 and suggests practical steps employers can take now to prepare.

Further information on the changes being made by the Employment Rights Act is available through our dedicated ERA hub. If you would like to advice on how to prepare for the upcoming changes, please speak to your usual Mills & Reeve employment contact or David Mills.

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Originally published by David Mills/Mills and Reeve. Read the full article here