Coming soon

Here we detail selected new and updated resources due to be published.

Employment Rights Act 2025 - Unfair dismissal/probationary periods

Key information: The Employment Rights Act 2025 will reduce the qualifying period for protection from unfair dismissal from two years to six months.

The protection will take effect retrospectively from 1 January 2027 (meaning that employees who have six months' service on that date will gain protection). The compensation cap for unfair dismissal will also be removed on 1 January 2027.

Resources and expected publication dates: Among the resources that will be created and updated are:

  • Updates to line manager Training on onboarding and performance (August 2026)
  • Updates to various line manager Training on recruitment (Autumn 2026)
  • Updates to various FAQs (throughout 2026)

Employment Rights Act 2025 - Tribunal time limits

Key information: The Employment Rights Act 2025 increases the time limit for making an employment tribunal claim from three months to six months on 1 October 2026 (some claims already have a six-month time limit).

Resources and expected publication dates: Among the resources that will be created and updated are:

  • Updates to various Employment law guides, including on Tribunal procedures and penalties (September 2026)
  • Updates to How to manage the retention of employee data under the UK GDPR (September 2026)
  • Updates to template Forms for employment tribunal claims (September 2026)
  • Updates to various FAQs (September 2026)

Employment Rights Act 2025 - Reform of trade union laws

Key information: The Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms trade union legislation in phases. In October 2026, changes include a new right of union access to the workplace and a requirement to provide workers with a written statement of their right to join a trade union. See Employment Rights Act 2025 Hub for more information.

Resources and expected publication dates: Among the resources that will be created and updated are:

  • Updates to various Employment law guides, including Trade unions: rights of access (September 2026)
  • New template Letter confirming right to join a trade union and updates to model Contracts and Contract clauses (September 2026)
  • Updates to template Facilities and time off for trade union duties and activities agreement (September 2026)

Employment Rights Act 2025 - Harassment and sexual harassment

Key information: The Employment Rights Act 2025 places an obligation on employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers instead of reasonable steps. The Act also introduces employer liability for third-party harassment. These changes will take effect in October 2026.

Resources and expected publication dates: Among the resources that will be created and updated are:

  • Updates to various template Policies, including Anti-harassment and anti-bullying policy (September 2026)
  • Updates to various Employment law guides, including on Harassment (September 2026)
  • New line manager Training on sexual harassment, and updates to Training on bullying and harassment (September 2026)
  • Updates to Leading practice guides on building a working environment free from harassment and sexual harassment (September 2026)

Employment Rights Act 2025 - Tipping law

Key information: The Employment Rights Act 2025 places an obligation on employers to consult employee representatives when developing or revising their tipping policies, and to conduct a review at least once every three years. This requirement will come into effect by the end of 2026.

Resources and expected publication dates: Among the resources that will be created and updated are:

  • Updates to the Allocation of tips policy and a new suite of template Letters and a Form on the consultation process (October 2026)
  • Updates to the Employment law guide on Tipping, gratuities and service charges (October 2026)

New resources - other

Commentary and insights: HR for HR - Stronger together - HR's collective response to the Employment Rights Act 2025

For many HR professionals, the Employment Rights Act 2025 has given rise to a complex mix of emotions - not least, being a little overwhelmed. It's important to focus, then, not just on what's changing in terms of the law, but on how HR leaders are responding. What will you prioritise, what conversations will you lead, and how will you turn uncertainty into confident, practical action for your organisation?

 July 2026

Commentary and insights: Men at Work - Rethinking Mental Health, Support and Cancel Culture

In recent years, workplaces have rightly introduced more policies and support aimed at women, including changes under the new ERA. But while supporting women is essential, are employers at risk of overlooking the support that men also need?

 July 2026

Commentary and insights: HR for HR - Who are today's workers and how should HR support them?

In the modern workplace, the idea of a "typical employee" has disappeared. For organisations, this shift requires more than policy updates, it demands a rethink of how people are supported, managed and trusted. Workers are more individual, values-driven and vocal about what they need to perform at their best. Caroline Green asks HR professionals how organisations can rethink their workforce approach amid increasingly varied needs.

 July 2026

Commentary and insights: Mindful DEI - Allocating space for compassion during the age of burnout

What does psychology tell us about how we engage with initiatives like DEI? The benefits of EDI initiatives to businesses and organisations are well established, but implementing successful strategies still requires us to grapple with the realities of stretched budgets and stressed teams. DEI initiatives are also undoubtedly of ethical value to companies; but so is the welfare of employees. In this article, we will explore the relationship between DEI and psychological wellbeing and discuss how to integrate the aims of both into effective workplace strategies.

 July 2026

Survey analysis and Benchmarking - HR metrics: Managing poor performance 2026

As organisations prepare for unfair dismissal reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025, we are looking to explore how poor performance is currently managed and where challenges lie.

 August 2026

Survey analysis and Benchmarking - HR metrics: Grievances 2026

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how workplace grievances are raised. This survey explores how grievances are changing in today's workplaces, focusing on the role of AI, the nature of concerns being raised, and how organisations are adapting their approach.

Share your insights by taking part in the survey here.

 September 2026

Updated resources - other

Updates to the EU Pay Transparency hub

Key information

All member states were required to transpose (implement) the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law by 7 June 2026. However, only a small number of member states have adopted comprehensive legislation: Italy, Lithuania, Malta and Slovakia. Some countries, such as Poland, have implemented selected elements of the Directive. Most are still working on draft laws or have yet to publish any proposals, and many are expected to implement later in 2026 or 2027. Sweden has announced that it intends to postpone the implementation date at the EU level and renegotiate the Directive's requirements.

Resources

The following resources are being updated in light of developments:

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Status

As more and more countries take steps to implement the Directive into national law, we expect more government announcements, reports, consultations, draft Bills and guidance to be published over the coming months.

Expected publication

2026/2027