6 Key Employment Law Changes, and What They Actually Mean for Employers

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• Thu 16th April 2026
• 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Business

With 33 years of legal practice behind him, Simon at Fenton Elliott is a solicitor who has seen the landscape of employment law shift time and again. He isn’t just a legal expert; he is a seasoned storyteller who understands that behind every statute is a real-world business challenge.

In this webinar, Simon moves beyond the fine print to share the practical reality of the law. You’ll be hearing from someone who has spent over three decades navigating the complexities of the workplace, offering you the kind of seasoned perspective that only comes with a career's worth of experience.

April has brought six significant employment law changes into force, and employers are already feeling the impact. But what do these changes actually mean in practice?

We are hosting a focused, practical webinar to break down the six key employment law changes now in effect and explain how they affect your organisation day to day. Rather than repeating headlines, we will look at the real-world implications for employers, managers and HR teams.

We will cover:

• Paternity leave and parental leave becoming day one rights
• Statutory Sick Pay payable from the first day of absence, with the lower earnings limit removed
• The maximum protective award in collective redundancy cases increasing
• Sexual harassment being added as a qualifying whistleblowing disclosure
• Easier trade union recognition due to relaxed thresholds
• The formal launch of the Fair Work Agency

In this session, we will explain:

• What has changed
• Where employer risk has increased
• How processes may need to adapt
• Practical steps you should now be taking
• Common mistakes we are already seeing

This webinar is ideal for:

• Business owners
• HR managers and people teams
• Directors and senior leaders
• Anyone responsible for compliance and workforce decisions

Our aim is simple: Clear, practical guidance without unnecessary jargon. There will be time for questions at the end. If we can help, we will.

Places are limited to allow time for discussion. Register now to secure your place.

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