The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the most significant overhaul of trade union law in decades. It repeals most of the Trade Union Act 2016, grants unions a general right of access to workplaces for the first time in Great Britain, and introduces new protections for workers and representatives. This course walks you through what has already changed, what is coming in October 2026, and what practical steps you need to take now.
This course is suitable for all audiences.
- Explain the key changes to trade union rights under the Employment Rights Act 2025, including the new employer duty to inform workers of their right to join a union and the right of union access to workplaces
- Identify the updated rules on trade union recognition, industrial action protections, and representative rights, and what these mean for managers and HR professionals day to day
- Apply compliant and constructive approaches when managing trade union engagement, access requests, and protected industrial action in the workplace
