It's All About People - 17th July 2025

READ TIME - 4 minute read

There’s no denying it – the Employment Rights Bill is going to change a lot about how we employ and support people.

But don’t panic. We’ve done the legwork for you.

Our Employment Rights Bill Guide – a practical summary of all the confirmed and proposed changes, written in plain English, with common sense advice and lots of resources to help you make the changes needed, is nearly ready. It is just with our design team to make the finishing touches and will be with you early next week.

Inside, we cover:

✅ Statutory Sick Pay – what’s changing and how to prepare
✅ Parental & Paternity Leave – changes to pay and notice rules
✅ Sexual Harassment Duties – new legal requirements in 2026 and 2027
✅ Fire and Rehire – new Code of Practice and what’s expected
✅ Whistleblowing Protection – big changes and a new watchdog
✅ Day-One Right to Unfair Dismissal – what it means for hiring and firing
✅ Menopause Plans – a workplace issue, not just a health issue
✅ Pregnancy Rights – extended redundancy protection and more

We’ve used our trusted three-step format:
What’s Changing – What Impact It Will Have – What You Need to Do

And don’t worry – it’s not written in lawyer-speak. It’s packed with the kind of clear, actionable guidance you expect from us – plus links to free webinars, policy templates, and more.

🙋‍♀️ If you joined the waiting list last week, there’s no need to download it again – we’ll send it directly to your inbox.

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Our e-learning CMI course officially went live on Monday! It’s a Level 3 Award in Management and Leadership, fully accredited and perfect for new managers or anyone wanting to boost their skills and confidence.

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And as always, if you’ve got any questions, just hit reply.

Until next week…

Best wishes,
Emma

P.S. All the legal updates will be covered in our 100s of resources in the HR Hub. Why not try the HR Hub free for a month here.

Events to Join in the coming weeks

🎥 Free Webinar- Managing Sickness Absence - — understanding the real costs, reducing absenteeism, and preparing for the 2026 changes.

🎥 Free Webinar- Managing Conflict - — coming in the next few weeks, the next in our series of free webinars. Click on the title to join the waiting list.

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