The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, making it law after more than a year of parliamentary debate. The Act introduces phased UK employment reforms with major updates from 6 April 2026. These updates change the rules for statutory sick pay (SSP), parental rights, dismissal rules, and enforcement through a new regulator.
One of these changes is the introduction of the Fair Work Agency which is a new enforcement body effective from 7 April 2026. It is a single point of contact and is responsible for the enforcement of employment rights, such as the National Minimum Wage, holiday pay and agency worker protections all together under one Agency.
The Agency is given considerable powers which include the ability to carry out workplace inspections. Accordingly, employers need to ensure that their records and compliance are in good order.
If you are an employee or employer seeking advice on the changes the new Employment Rights Act 2025 brings then please do get in touch.
