Employment Rights Act tracker

The Employment Rights Act, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales, heralds a new era for employment law, with a staggering 28 individual employment law reforms proposed. Following an extensive journey through Parliament, the Bill received Royal Assent in December 2025.

To stay informed and on top of the many changes and timelines, you can use this tracker to check all the anticipated implementation and consultation dates and with ease cross-refer to an overview of the change.

Each item links through to a summary of what each legislative reform means and the key watch outs.

We have also set out The Act – At a glance, as well as our key practical takeaways.