United Kingdom: Redundancy/Layoff

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to bring significant reforms to employment law, with a number of these changes already being implemented. One important proposal, set to be introduced in 2027, concerns the consultation obligations that arise during collective redundancy exercises.

The Employment Rights Act introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law, from reducing unfair dismissal qualifying periods to restricting fire and rehire practices. This comprehensive dashboard tracks implementation timelines, clarifies current legal positions, and details how each reform will transform workplace rights across redundancy, flexible working, family leave, and enforcement mechanisms.

Having an accident at work is not, on its own, a fair reason for dismissal. Employers owe every member of staff a legal duty to provide a safe working environment, and the law does not allow them to legally dismiss employees simply because they were injured or intend to claim compensation. As such, you cannot be sacked for purely for the fact of having had an accident at work, though the circumstances involved can affect whether a later dismissal is fair.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is transforming employment law in the UK. In this article, we consider the changes relevant to mergers and acquisitions.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in a generation. It covers a wide range of issues...

The current economic turbulence from recently imposed tariffs has forced many businesses to implement redundancy programmes, but employers must navigate strict legal requirements to ensure the process is genuine and non-discriminatory. Understanding your rights during redundancy selection, consultation periods, and alternative employment opportunities is crucial, as improper procedures can expose businesses to employment tribunal claims while leaving employees vulnerable to unfair treatment.

A new season of Employment Espresso Pods will cover the extensive employment law reforms being made by the Employment Rights Act 2025.

The Government is consulting on changes to collective redundancy rules, adding an organisation-wide trigger alongside the current test, due from 2027.

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