Understand changes affecting work, employment and your rights in the workplace. We cover employment rules, pay, working conditions, leave, workplace rights and other developments that could affect employees and employers across the UK.
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are due to change from 1 April 2027. The date is confirmed, but the Government has not yet announced the actual 2027 rates. The Low Pay Commission is working on its recommendations now, so there is already useful information available about what could change and when the…
From 1st January 2027, employers in Great Britain will have a new duty to give workers written information about their right to join a trade union. The change is part of the Employment Rights Act 2025 and is designed to make sure workers are told about their rights rather than having to find the information…
From 1 October 2026, employers will have a regulated digital route for right to work checks alongside the existing manual and Home Office online routes. Where an employer chooses to use a Right to Work Digital Verification Service Provider (RtW DVSP), that provider must be registered for the right to work service. That does not…
From 1 October 2026, the time limit for most employment tribunal claims will increase to 6 months minus 1 day. Find out who is affected, how transitional rules work and what to know about Acas Early Conciliation.
Sexual harassment at work 2026 explained. Find out what changes from 30 October 2026, what employers must do and what it means for employees and workers.
Employment rights changes 2026 explained. See what has changed, what is coming later this year and what workers need to know.
The confirmed UK changes taking effect in October 2026, including energy bills, employment rights, tobacco and vaping duties, renting, careers support and driving.