Question 1

What is the Employment Rights Act 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 and introduces major changes to UK employment law. Key reforms include day-one unfair dismissal protection, new rights for zero-hours workers, restrictions on fire and rehire, enhanced harassment duties for employers, and strengthened trade union rights. Implementation is phased, with the first changes taking effect in 2026.

Question 2

What does the ERA 2025 compliance audit cover?

Accepted Answer

The free audit covers 12 domains: board oversight and programme governance, unfair dismissal and probation, statutory sick pay reform, fire and rehire restrictions, harassment and third-party duties, zero-hours contracts, family-friendly rights, flexible working, trade union rights, the Fair Work Agency, tribunal time limits, and equality reporting. Each domain is scored with a risk rating, board questions and practical recommendations.

Question 3

When do the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes come into effect?

Accepted Answer

Implementation is phased. Some provisions take effect from April 2026, while others are expected in late 2026 or early 2027 following secondary legislation and consultation. Each domain in the audit includes the expected implementation timeline so you can prioritise your compliance work.

Question 4

Do I need to sign up or pay to use the ERA audit?

Accepted Answer

No. The ERA 2025 compliance audit is completely free and requires no sign-up. You can assess any or all of the 10 domains, view your results immediately, and download a PDF report. You will be invited to share your details for a personalised report, but this is entirely optional.

Question 5

Who is the ERA 2025 audit designed for?

Accepted Answer

The audit is designed for HR professionals, people leaders, business owners, and anyone responsible for employment law compliance in UK organisations. It is particularly useful for mid-market employers who need to understand their exposure across multiple ERA domains and prioritise their response.

Employment Rights Act 2025 Compliance Audit

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