2026英国劳工权利法新规大改革：出海企业合规风险时间线指南

The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, marking the most significant reform to UK employment law in a generation. With a phased implementation extending through 2027, employers must prepare for a steady stream of changes that will reshape workplace rights and obligations. Below is the anticipated timeline[i] based on the Government's implementation roadmap and subsequent updates. February 2026-Trade Union Reforms (Effective 18 February 2026)

Introduction If you’ve ever watched a news report about workplace bullying or sexual harassment, you’ve probably heard the term “gagging clause.” That’s the informal name for a non‑disclosure agreement, or NDA – a confidentiality clause that can stop someone from talking about what happened to them. For years, there have been concerns that some employers misuse NDAs to hide misconduct rather than tackle it. The UK government is now consulting on a major shake‑up. The messag