Keep up to date with the latest employment law developments and proposed future changes
This timetable of employment law changes in the UK is provided for CIPD members. The page captures important changes in the law for students and practising people professionals. Change can include open consultations, technical guidance, new laws and landmark cases.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) and the wider ‘plan to Make Work Pay’ is currently delivering many changes in the field of employment. Due to the breadth of this Act, this is being monitored in a complimentary tracker. When any of the ERA 2025 provisions are brought into force, they will be entered in the timetable below.
Across autumn and winter 2026 there are notable legal changes to be aware of; such as the risk safeguards you need to put in place if you use an AI system in (or rooted from) the EU, changes to the time period employees have to put in tribunal claims, a new statutory data protection right and multiple updates to trade union rights and access.
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Please note: While every care has been taken in compiling this content, CIPD cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. These notes are not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.
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