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October 2026
Employment Tribunal Time Limit Doubles to Six Months From 1 October 2026
Who it affects: Employees and workers in England, Scotland and Wales who may need to understand employment tribunal deadlines, with employers also affected by the change.
1 days to go
Right to Work Checks Change From 1 October 2026: Digital Verification Gets a Regulated Route
Who it affects: Employers, business owners, HR staff, recruiters and employees or workers who need to understand changes to right-to-work checks from 1 October 2026.
1 days to go
Sexual Harassment at Work 2026: What Employees Need to Know
Who it affects: Employers and employees or workers in England, Scotland and Wales affected by the strengthened sexual harassment prevention duty and related third-party harassment provisions.
30 days to go
January 2027
Trade Union Rights 2027: New Employer Duty from January 2027
Who it affects: Workers and employers in Great Britain covered by the new trade union information duty.
93 days to go
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