12/06/2026
🚨 Employment law is changing fast and SMEs need to act now.
Since the Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent, major changes have already started rolling out across 2026 and 2027, with even more on the horizon.
Some of the biggest areas employers should already be preparing for include:
✔️ Unfair dismissal changes
✔️ Harassment prevention duties
✔️ Holiday and HR record keeping
✔️ SSP and family friendly rights
✔️ Trade union access rights
✔️ Probation and performance management processes
For many businesses, the biggest risk isn’t the change itself… it’s being unprepared when it arrives.
Now is the time to review:
• Contracts and handbooks
• Probation processes
• Harassment training and reporting routes
• HR record keeping systems
• Manager capability and documentation
The businesses that strengthen their foundations now will be in a far better position to manage the next wave of employment law changes with confidence.
Need support preparing your business? Tellwright Consulting is here to help.