Employment law changes in 2026: What you need to know

As the UK’s employment law framework continues to undergo significant reform, employers face an increasing challenge in keeping pace with legislative change and understanding its practical implications. Watch our latest webinar where Monica Atwal and Harry Berryman offer a concise and practical overview of the key employment law developments of 2026, relevant cases, together with a look ahead at the reforms and workplace trends expected to shape 2027.

Topics will include:

• Implementation of the wide range of employment rights reforms, including:
  • Reforms already in place, such as:
    • Family friendly rights
    • Statutory Sick Pay reforms
    • Trade union and industrial relations developments
    • The Fair Work Agency
  • Further changes to be implemented later in the year and in early 2027, such as:
    • Reduced qualifying period and uncapped compensation for unfair dismissal claims
    • Zero-hours and low-hours contract reforms
    • Further trade union requirements
    • Stricter duties around steps to prevent sexual harassment
    • Extended employment tribunal time limits
• Other expected changes, including to the EHRC and ACAS codes of practice
• Artificial intelligence in the workplace and emerging HR challenges
• Key employment tribunal and appeal decisions from 2026

Helping HR keep up to date, and food for thought on organisations setting their agendas.

Who should watch?

This webinar is essential for senior HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone responsible for managing employment law risk. Gain valuable insights to help you stay current and strategically align your organisational agendas.

The webinar will last approximately 60 minutes.

Should you wish to discuss any of the issues highlighted in the webinar, please email marketing@clarkslegal.com.