UK industrial relations reforms: what employers need to know

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UK industrial relations reforms: what employers need to know

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Published Date
Mar 18 2026
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Useful documents

UK industrial relations - key changes at a glance

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Table - Employment Rights Act 2025 Collective and trade union rights

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Checklist - preparing for a UK trade union workplace access request

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Checklist - preparing for a UK trade union recognition request

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Checklist - preparing for UK collective redundancy consultation

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The Employment Rights Act 2025 will significantly enhance collective and trade union rights, transforming UK workplace dynamics. Employers must adapt how they engage with their workforce and approach reorganisations.

Explore our timeline and overview of key changes, and access practical guidance and materials in the links below. These resources will be updated as the reforms evolve, with new materials added as the detail becomes clearer.

Key dates and overview

The Government’s roadmap for the Act sets out a phased approach to introducing these reforms. Planned dates for key changes are shown below. For more detail on the impact for your organisation, see our timeline UK industrial relations - key changes at a glance.

Dive into the details