Significant employment law changes are being introduced across 2026 and 2027. Now is an important time for UK employers to review their policies and payroll processes.
Armonela Cela AFA MIPA
5/10/2026
Key changes you need to know
Statutory Sick Pay from day one, no earnings threshold
Paternity leave from day one
Unpaid parental leave from day one
Bereaved partner paternity leave introduced
Collective redundancy penalties up to 180 days’ pay per employee
Stronger whistleblowing protections
Holiday pay records mandatory for 6 years
New Fair Work Agency enforcement body launched
Large employers encouraged to publish gender pay gap and menopause plans
Trade union recognition process simplified
Changes to unfair dismissal protections will be introduced from 1 January 2027.
