A Note from Natalka
Last week Aspire HR & Training Consultants turned one! It’s been a year of supporting growing businesses through tricky conversations, strengthening teams and helping leaders feel more confident in their decisions.
I’m incredibly grateful to every client who has trusted me so far. Year two is all about continuing that impact and helping even more businesses put the right foundations in place.
Thank you for being part of the Aspire journey.
If there’s anything you’d like to see covered in future newsletters, please reach out to the team. We’d love to hear from you.
This Month’s HR Focus: Employment Rights Act Update
The Government has released an updated implementation timeline for the Employment Rights Act, replacing the original roadmap.
Here are the key updates:
- Fire and rehire provisions, previously expected in October 2026, are now scheduled for 2027
• Changes to employment tribunal time limits may move beyond October 2026
• Electronic and workplace balloting for trade unions is not expected before August 2026
• The reduction in the unfair dismissal qualifying period to six months is now set for January 2027
• The removal of the compensatory award cap is also shown as January 2027
• The new Fair Work Agency has a confirmed establishment date of 7th April 2026
While some changes have been delayed, the direction of travel is clear. Employers will need to review policies, contracts and processes well ahead of these dates.
If you are unsure how these changes could affect your business, our FREE HR Health Check is a sensible place to start. We will help you understand where you stand and what, if anything, needs attention.
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