UK Compliance and Employment Law Updates: What Employers Need to Know

With sweeping changes to employment law on the horizon, September 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for UK employers.

A raft of new measures to UK Employment Law is expected to be announced that will significantly impact how businesses manage HR, from employment contracts and working conditions to employee rights and workplace policies.

In a regulatory landscape that’s constantly evolving, staying compliant isn’t just good practice – it’s essential. Failure to act now could expose your business to unnecessary risk, legal claims, and reputational damage.

What’s Changing in UK Employment Law?

While we await final announcements on the Employment Rights Bill in September 2025, here’s what we know so far about key updates likely to affect employers in 2026 and 2027:

• Expanded protections for employees, including whistleblowing rights in sexual harassment cases.

• Increased redundancy pay caps, potentially doubling maximum awards.

• Stronger obligations around third-party harassment prevention.

• Day-one rights for ordinary unfair dismissal claims.

• Statutory frameworks for probation periods and clearer rules on flexible working.

• New duties around zero-hours and agency worker protections.

• Mandatory menopause and gender pay gap action plans.

These aren’t minor tweaks. These are transformational reforms – and they require action now.

Why Staying Ahead Matters

Navigating this scale of change is daunting for many small to medium-sized employers. Policies that were compliant in 2024 may soon be out of date. Contracts might lack essential terms. Risk assessments and handbooks may no longer reflect your legal obligations.

This is where Amica HR can help.

With offices based in Lincoln and central London, and clients across the UK, our friendly team of HR experts offers practical, tailored advice to help you stay compliant – and confident – in a time of uncertainty.

We don’t do one-size-fits-all. We do hands-on, people-first HR support that works for your business. Whether it’s reviewing your contracts, updating your policies, or preparing for the year ahead, we’ll help you avoid costly mistakes and stay one step ahead.

Start with a Risk Assessment

If you’re unsure whether your documentation, processes or contracts are compliant, now is the perfect time to complete a HR risk assessment or compliance audit.

These proactive checks allow you to:

• Identify legal gaps before they become liabilities

• Plan for financial and structural changes

• Improve employee confidence and engagement

• Avoid tribunal claims and fines

• Demonstrate due diligence in an increasingly regulated environment

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The worst time to find out you’re non-compliant is when it’s too late. Don’t leave it to chance.

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Let Amica HR take the pressure off – so you can focus on what matters.