HR Forum | Employment Rights Act Changes April 2026 – Are You Ready?

With reforms now confirmed in law, this is the moment for HR and business leaders to move from awareness to action.

This session will cover:

• Statutory Sick Pay is becoming a day one right, and what the removal of the lower earnings limit means in practice
• New day one rights for paternity leave and parental leave
• Increased penalties for getting collective redundancies wrong
• The introduction of whistleblower protection for sexual harassment complaints
• Trade union reforms and what they mean for employers
• The creation of the Fair Work Agency and the move towards state enforcement of employment law
• The changing role of equality action plans

Alongside an overview of each change, we’ll focus on:

• What employers and HR teams need to do now to prepare
• Key risks to be aware of
• Practical steps to update policies, processes and communications

We’ll also use breakout rooms to share experiences, discuss what organisations are already doing, and exchange tips on how to get ahead of the changes together.

This session is ideal for HR professionals, people managers and business leaders who want a clear, jargon-free update on what’s coming and how to prepare.

Free to attend. Reserve your spot and join the conversation.