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ERA changes by implementation date
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February 2026
Repeal of MSL Act and Trade Union Act measures
Stronger unions
April 2026
Day one paternity leave
Family and life
Day one unpaid parental leave
Family and life
Statutory sick pay from day one
Fair and secure work
Strengthened whistleblowing protections
Equality and dignity
Easier union recognition
Stronger unions
Collective redundancy — doubled protective award
Changes at work
Fair Work Agency established
Enforcement
August 2026
Modern balloting — electronic and workplace voting
Stronger unions
October 2026
Strengthened tipping laws
Fair and secure work
Stronger sexual harassment prevention duty
Equality and dignity
Union access to workplaces
Stronger unions
Duty to inform workers of union rights
Stronger unions
Stronger rep rights
Stronger unions
Employment tribunal time limits: 3 months → 6 months
Enforcement
Two-tier code in public sector outsourcing
Changes at work
January 2027
Unfair dismissal protection after 6 months' service
Fair and secure work
Fire and rehire restrictions
Changes at work
2027 — date to be confirmed
Guaranteed hours for zero and low-hours workers
Fair and secure work
Umbrella company regulation
Fair and secure work
Enhanced protection for pregnant workers
Family and life
Statutory bereavement leave
Family and life
Strengthened flexible working rights
Family and life
Equality action plans for large employers
Equality and dignity
Restrictions on NDAs
Equality and dignity
Stronger blacklisting protections
Stronger unions