Recent changes in the law mean that you can't just let someone go and assume that everything will be okay. It's easier (and therefore more likely) that an employee will claim that they were let go unfairly and the amount they can claim will be uncapped from January 2027. Right now there's a limit on what a tribunal can award in most unfair dismissal cases. But, from January, there will be no compensation cap. This rule change directly affects how you hire, manage and dis

While several Employment Rights Act changes have already taken effect in April 2026, many more are scheduled throughout the rest of 2026 and into 2027. At Fluid HR & Coaching, we have organised the new laws into clear milestones so you can see what has changed, what is coming next and when action is required. In this article we set out the Employment Rights Act milestones you need to be aware of.