The Employment Rights Act changes aren’t just "on the horizon", many are already live.

With major overhauls to Day-1 leave, Statutory Sick Pay rules, and record-keeping mandates having taken effect in April 2026, the era of active enforcement is here.

By October 2026, the legal framework tightens even further with expanded tribunal limits and strict third-party liability rules. Relying on old contract templates, outdated handbooks, and "standard" probation clauses will no longer protect your business, in reality, they have already become your biggest immediate liability.

What will I learn

To ensure your paperwork is robust, this session acts as your master audit. We will walk through essential business documents and policies to ensure your business is fully future-proofed for 2026 and 2027.

Join Amanda Chadwick as she covers:

• Rewriting the Probationary Clause for safe staff dismissal

• Zero-Hours & Variable Contracts

• Updating your payroll to prepare for increasing Statutory Payment Terms

• Ensuring your sexual harassment policy shows you are taking ‘all reasonable’ steps to prevent harassment