Employment law 2027: are you ready? What to do before and after 1 January
Tuesday, 17th November 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
The next round of employment law changes lands on 1 January 2027, and the rest of the year brings more. For small and medium-sized businesses, it’s hard to know what matters most, when to act and where to start.
In this webinar, we’ll explain all the changes landing on 1 January including new unfair dismissal rules, fire and rehire practices and the new employer duty to inform workers about trade union rights. We’ll keep things practical, showing you exactly what to do to prepare for these changes and how to stay compliant once they’re live.
Looking ahead, we’ll also cover the confirmed changes to bereavement leave and flexible working rights, plus what else is on the way, so you can plan with confidence.
Key takeaways:
What’s changing on 1 January 2027
A simple checklist of what to do before the new rules start
How to stay compliant without adding to your workload
What’s coming later in 2027, and when to start preparing
You’ll also have the chance to get your questions answered by the experts in a live Q&A.