Major Employment Law Reforms Coming in 2025 & 2026 – Are You Prepared?
The UK is set for the most significant overhaul of employment law in over 40 years. The Employment Rights Bill, due to take effect in 2025, will introduce 28 key reforms, strengthening workers’ protections in areas such as unfair dismissal, zero-hour contracts, contract changes, and tribunal claims.
These changes could increase your job security, extend legal protections, and give workers more power to challenge unfair treatment. But knowing your rights is crucial—employers won’t implement these changes unless they’re held accountable.
Key Changes in the Employment Rights Bill
🔵 Stronger Protections Against Unfair Dismissal – Employers will face tougher regulations before terminating workers unfairly.
🔵 Zero-Hour Contracts & Gig Economy Reform – New rights will give more security to casual workers and agency staff.
🔵 More Time to Take Legal Action – Tribunal claim time limits will increase from 3 months to 6 months, giving workers a fairer chance to fight back.
🔵 Restrictions on Employer Contract Changes – Employers won’t be able to unilaterally change contracts without proper consultation.
🔵 A Right to ‘Switch Off’ – This will help prevent out-of-hours work pressure, giving employees a better work-life balance.
🔵 Stronger Parental Leave & Carers’ Rights – Including a one-day parental leave right, improving flexibility for working parents.
What This Means for You as a Worker
If you’ve ever faced unfair dismissal, insecure contracts, last-minute shift changes, or difficulty balancing work and personal life, these reforms should improve your rights.
However, just because laws change, doesn’t mean employers will follow them voluntarily. Many businesses will look for loopholes or slow-walk these changes unless workers push back and demand their rights.
That’s why having the backing of a union like United Workers Alliance (UWA) is more important than ever.
How UWA Can Support You
🔹 Expert Legal Advice – Ensuring you know how these new laws apply to your job.
🔹 Representation in Workplace Disputes – If your employer resists these changes, we fight for you.
🔹 Regular Member Updates – Stay ahead with exclusive reports, training, and legal insights.
🔹 Know Your Rights Workshops – Learn how to protect yourself from workplace exploitation.
Protect Your Rights – Be Prepared Before the Changes Take Effect!
These reforms will shape the future of work, but workers must stay informed and ready to hold employers accountable.
💪 For less than the cost of a coffee per week, you’ll have expert legal support, representation, and workplace protection at your fingertips.
http://unitedworkersalliance.co.uk/join-us/ –Join Today! Because knowledge is power, and protection is key.