The Employment Rights Act 2025 changes are rolling out across 2026, and 2027 — which means you have a narrow window to get this right.

The businesses that will navigate this best are those that take a clear-eyed look at their current HR practices, identify the gaps, and address them in a structured way. Not all at once. Not overnight. But deliberately, and with the right support.

Here's what catches most small business owners off guard about the Employment Rights Act:

The new unfair dismissal protections (dropping the qualifying period from 2 years to 6 months) will apply to people you've ALREADY employed. Not just future hires. Your current team too.

If you're running a business with 1-50 employees, you're in that tricky sweet spot: too small to justify a full-time HR manager, but too big to wing it without proper HR support.

And with the Employment Rights Act 2025 bringing significant changes to employment law, the stakes just got higher.

If you're feeling overwhelmed about reviewing your absence processes, implementing new systems, or training yourself or your team to handle these conversations effectively, that's exactly what we're here for. Let’s get you ready for the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes and beyond.

We are running two free workshops in February for business owners who employ staff: one online via Zoom and one in-person in Portsmouth. You’ll leave with a clear action plan, not a headache.

- Register today. Both free and filling up fast.

These 90 minute sessions could save you months of stress (and a few grand in avoidable mistakes).

See you there?