Stay informed about UK employment changes, including workers’ rights, minimum wage updates, holiday entitlement, sick pay, flexible working and workplace regulations. Find out when new rules take effect, who is affected and what the changes mean for employees and employers.
The Real Living Wage rises to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London for 2026–27. Find out who may benefit, when accredited employers must implement the new rates and how they differ from the legal minimum wage.
The statutory National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are due to change from 1st April 2027. The date is confirmed, but the Government has not yet announced the new rates. AT A GLANCE: CHANGES LAST CHECKED: 15 October 2026 Change takes effect: 1st April 2027 Where: UK Who is affected: Eligible workers covered by…
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…
Before someone starts a job in the UK, their employer must check that they are allowed to work here. Since 1st October 2026, employers have had clearer rules for using digital services to help carry out these checks. The important point is that digital checks are not compulsory for everyone. Employers can still use the…
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.
Employers face stronger duties to prevent sexual harassment at work from 30th October 2026.
Employment rights changes 2026 explained. See what has changed, what is coming later this year and what workers need to know.
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