The Employment Rights Act Explained: What it Means for Employers in 2026
What Will You Learn?
Join our practical briefing on the Employment Rights Act, designed to help businesses understand and prepare for the latest changes. Gain clarity on whether your organisation is well equipped to manage these changes and where potential risks may lie.
What We’ll Cover
We’ll cover six-month unfair dismissal protection, updates to discrimination law, flexible working, predictable hours, union reform, and the impact on contracts and workplace policies.
This session is ideal for SME owners and HR leaders who want to stay compliant, reduce risk, and plan ahead with confidence.
Date: 12th February 2026
Time: 12:30 PM
Facilitators: Angie Crush, Head of Employment Law and Wendy Read, Group HR Director
You will learn:
- Clear, practical takeaways to help you prioritise your focus on preparing for change.
- Insights on the upcoming changes and enhanced employee protections.
- Actions to mitigate the impact of the Employment Rights Act changes.
Register Your Interest
Date: 12th February 2026 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM Host: Angie Crush and Wendy Read
Meet the Speaker
Angie Crush
Head of Employment Law
As Head of Employment Law with over 25 years of experience, Angie leads her team with a sharp focus on providing strategic, commercially driven advice that helps businesses navigate workforce challenges and achieve their goals.
Meet the Speaker
Wendy Read
Group HR Director
Wendy is a senior HR and people & culture leader, partnering with founders and leadership teams to build inclusive, thriving workplaces. Combining hands-on HR support with trusted advisory guidance, helping leaders navigate complex people decisions, protect culture, and put people at the heart of sustainable business success as their organisations grow and scale.