The Employment Rights Bill: Trade Union reforms explained

The Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce widespread changes that will reshape key areas of Employment Law – especially around Trade Union activities and industrial action. These updates, some of which could take effect later this year, will impact how you manage union relationships, respond to industrial action ballots, notice requirements, and handle access requests.

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In this free 60-minute session, Derick Maclean, Head of Team and Solicitor at WorkNest, will break down the Bill’s key Trade Union-related reforms and what they mean for your organisation – helping you get ahead of the curve before the legal changes hit.

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What's on the agenda?

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• Navigating union relationships: Practical guidance on managing evolving union dynamics in your workplace.
• Trade Union laws – what’s changing and what is still subject to consultation? A clear overview of key reforms, including updated recognition rules, enhanced access to workplaces, and changes to the industrial action ballot process.
• Legislative repeals and new duties: Insights into key changes in policy direction and new notice requirements employers need to know.
• Key implications for employers: How these changes may affect your organisation, actions to consider now ahead of Royal Assent, and what to focus on afterwards.

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