The Committee considered a report, that provided an update on the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025.

The report explained that the Employment Rights Act had become law on 18 December 2025 and would progressively introduce additions and amendments to existing legislation including the Employment Rights Act 1996. The employment law changes included in the Act would happen in 2026 and 2027. The provisions in the Act would have an impact on a number of current HR Policies and these would be revised as set out in the Act. However, not all the provisions in the Act would apply to the Council.

A headline summary of the anticipated provision of the Act and the amendments required to be made to the Council’s Policies including delivery timescales was attached to the report at Appendix 1 and a single ‘master-tracker’ had been developed to ensure the timely amendment of policies. This would be reviewed actively to ensure compliance and management of risk.

Resolved:    That the implementation plan for the provisions of the Employment Rights Act be noted.