The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the biggest shake-up of employment law in decades, with major changes taking effect from April 2026 and further reforms planned for later years.
This practical, plain-English webinar will help Cornwall and Isles of Scilly SMEs understand what is changing, when it is changing, and what they need to do now to stay compliant and reduce risk. Delivered by employment law specialists Chris Morse and Laura McFadyen, Partners at Stephens Scown LLP in Truro, the session focuses on what business owners and managers need to know, not legal theory. What you will learn A clear overview of the Employment Rights Act 2025 and why it matters to SMEs April 2026 reforms explained, including:
- Day-one sick pay and parental leave
- Changes to whistleblowing protections
- The new Fair Work Agency Redundancy award changes
- Trade union reforms
- What is coming in October 2026 and 2027
- Practical compliance steps you can take now
- How to build a clear, proportionate compliance roadmap for your business
Who should attend:
- SME owners and directors
- HR managers and people leads
- Professional advisers supporting SMEs
Attendees will leave with greater clarity, practical next steps, and a stronger understanding of how to prepare for the changes ahead. Sign up for the second session in March about the further reforms due later in the yearÂ
If you cannot make the live time, you can still sign up and we will send you a recording of the session.