A new website has been launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), providing practical guidance and support on the changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act and what organisations can do now to prepare.

The website outlines a range of forthcoming measures, including several that will come into force from April 2026. These include:

  • Statutory Sick Pay – The removal of the earnings threshold and the three-day waiting period means more employees will now qualify.

  • Day-one family leave – Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave will become a right from the first day of employment.

  • Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave – A new entitlement to time off following the death of a child’s mother or primary adopter.

  • Collective redundancy protections – The protective award for non-compliance is being increased.

  • Stronger protections for workers who report sexual harassment.

  • The Fair Work Agency – A new body that will work to uphold workers’ rights and support businesses in meeting their compliance obligations.

The website also includes guidance on how employers can prepare for the changes, together with a timeline setting out when further measures will be introduced. It can be found online and would be well worth saving to your browser favourites for future reference.