1 July 2026

Countdown to Compliance: Preparing for the Employment Rights Act 2025

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Charlotte Marshall
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Join our Employment & Immigration team for their upcoming webinar on the Employment Rights Act 2025 focusing on:

  • Practical ways to prepare for the new 6-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal rights, including recruitment processes, probationary periods, and managing higher earners.
  • Trade unions’ new right of access and how to manage it if it happens in your workplace.
  • How to prepare your workplace for the new duty to prevent third party harassment.
  • The extension of the flexible working request regime and tips on how to handle it.

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Event details

Date: Wednesday 1 July

Time: 10am – 11am

Platform: Zoom

If you have any questions please email [email protected], or get in touch with your usual contact.

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