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.

An experienced HR consultant can review your current processes against the expanded rights under the Employment Rights Act and help you to close the gaps before they become problems. That includes updating manager guidance, sense-checking how you handle dismissals and grievances, strengthening your documentation and stepping in early when issues start to surface. The tribunal system may look the same, but your exposure has changed.

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