The Employment Rights Bill introduces important changes to the UK’s collective redundancy consultation regime. While the familiar framework remains recognisable, the Bill significantly widens when collective consultation may be required and increases the risks for employers that fail to comply. Although much of the detail will be confirmed through secondary legislation during 2026 and 2027, organisations should begin preparing now. The Employment Rights Bill has now received
Proposed date: October 2026 What is likely to happen? The new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work (in force from 26 October 2024) will become a duty to take "all" reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. Regulations will specify the steps that employers should take, such as carrying out risk assessments and implementing harassment policies and complaints procedures. A complaint of sexual harassment at work will be treated as a protected d
