UK Employment Rights Act: October provisions and the road to April 2027

The October provisions under the UK Employment Rights Act bring new requirements and renewed scrutiny, and the risk increases when policy intent doesn’t translate into consistent manager decisions. Right now, the pressure on HR is not just to stay compliant; it’s to make change land cleanly across the business.

This practical webinar is designed to help you take control of the next phase. We’ll give you a clear view of what’s changing from October, the decisions to make in the next 30–60 days, and what you can confidently sequence as you build your runway to April 2027. Enabling you to move forward with clarity and avoid last‑minute rework. We’ll prioritise the operating model you need in place and how to enable managers to apply changes consistently.

• General update: decisions and deadlines for October, plus what to start now vs what to sequence for the April 2027 runway
• Trade union provisions update: a snapshot of employer activity since the April 2026 changes and what’s pending for October - particularly trade union access to the workplace
• Equality action plans and menopause action plans: what a credible plan looks like (ownership, actions, measures, reporting cadence) and how to evidence progress without “tick‑box” approaches
• Performance management readiness: the manager moments where risk spikes most, and what to put in place early (prompts, documentation principles, escalation routes, refreshers) to drive consistency

You’ll leave with a clear view of:

• The actions and decisions to consider in the next 30 - 60 days
• What “good” looks like for action plans that stand up to scrutiny and demonstrate progress
• Practical steps to strengthen manager capability and consistency ahead of October

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a highly engaging session.