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Moorcrofts Means BusinessAuthor: Moorcrofts
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Employment Law Update: What’s changing in 2026 and beyond
Episode 3
Monday, 20 April, 2026
Welcome to Series 4, Episode 3 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast!In this episode, Lindsey Abbott, Employment Partner at Moorcrofts, is joined by Joe Hughes, Practice Manager, to discuss some of the upcoming employment law developments and what they mean for employers over the next 12 months.With significant reforms on the horizon through the Employment Rights Act 2025 and beyond, this episode breaks down what businesses need to know now to stay compliant and prepared.In this episode they cover some key employment law changes coming into force, including: The new duty on employers to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassmentStrengthened protections around third-party harassment in the workplaceChanges to unfair dismissal rights, including reduced qualifying service and removal of compensation capsIncreased employment tribunal time limits from 3 to 6 monthsUpcoming reforms to fire and rehire practices and contractual variation rightsThe growing importance of managing performance and conduct within shorter timeframesChanges to flexible working requests and the higher threshold for refusalExpansion of trade union rights and employer obligationsIntroduction of the Fair Work Agency and its role in enforcementPractical steps employers should prioritise in the next 3–6 monthsTune in to gain a clear understanding of how these significant employment law reforms could impact your business, what practical steps you should be taking now, and how to stay compliant in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
