April is always a busy month for employment law with new minimum payment rates and legislative changes.  April 2026 is no exception.  Some of the initial provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 ( ERA ) will come into force in April, together with the annual increase in minimum rates of pay. Further there will be an increase in immigration fees.   We have updated our ERA tracker, as the timetable for implementation has shifted – see below. Below is an overview of the chan

Ahead of the implementation of key provisions of the ERA 2025, the Government is consulting with business and key stakeholders, to help shape the finer detail of the Act.   The Government has announced the latest of those consultations, relating to:  industrial action detriment;  and collective redundancy.    We recognise the importance of these consultations to our client base and therefore urge you to get involved . This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and to h

With the Employment Rights Act finally gaining Royal Assent in December 2025, we take a look at what's in store for employment law in 2026. Our updated tracker highlights some of the key changes for 2026: April 2026 New pay rates: Each April new statutory minimum rates apply for the year ahead. From 1 April 2026, minimum pay rates per hour will increase to: ·         National Living Wage: o 21 and over - £12.71 – 4.1% increase (or £977 increase per year for full time staff o