Summary Of Employment Rights Bill Implementation

On 1 July 2025, the UK government published a policy paper – effectively a roadmap – which provides some clarity on the periods of consultation and phases of implementation of the proposed reform under the ERB – some of which is not proposed to take effect until 2027. Although subject to change, it is a helpful chronology in determining an employer's priorities, given the proposed staggered approach.

The government has confirmed that it will produce clear and comprehensive guidance in advance of the various implementation deadlines to help employers navigate the changes.

If you would like to see the roadmap in full detail, click the link.

In this update, we will focus in more detail on four key areas: