{"id":160331,"date":"2026-03-20T07:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T07:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=160331"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:42:05","slug":"get-clarity-on-upcoming-employment-law-changes-coming-this-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/hr-skills-news\/get-clarity-on-upcoming-employment-law-changes-coming-this-april\/160331\/","title":{"rendered":"Get clarity on upcoming employment law changes coming this April"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Below is an overview from the government\u2019s Employment Rights Bill and the elements coming into force this April<\/h2>\n<p>While businesses might be distracted by other concerns in the current global climate \u2013 fuel volatility, material costs, and further pressures on margins \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/reminder-have-your-say-before-20-march-on-single-construction-regulator\/159647\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tides of change remain in motion in UK legislature<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Background<\/h3>\n<p>The Employment Rights Bill launched in 2024 and received royal assent in December 2025. It\u2019s the biggest upgrade to workers\u2019 rights in a generation and sets out over \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citation.co.uk\/podcast\/employment-rights-act-2025-what-uk-employers-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 key employment law reforms over 330 pages of complex legislation<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eight reforms will launch in April 2026<\/li>\n<li>Nine more come into force in October 2026<\/li>\n<li>A final eleven changes follow throughout 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160335\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A small group of constructions workers huddle together as they take instructions from the site supervisor. They are each wearing proper protective gear and are listening attentively\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1917054502-1-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9FatCamera | iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The eight changes arriving in April 2026<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking at an infrastructure conference this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citation.co.uk\/authors\/emma-mcgrath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emma McGrath of Citation Professional Services<\/a> laid out the changes in detail, which cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Statutory Sick Pay<\/li>\n<li>Fair Work Agency established<\/li>\n<li>Collective redundancy protective award \u2013 doubling the maximum period of the protective award<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Day 1&#8217; Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave<\/li>\n<li>Whistleblowing protections<\/li>\n<li>Simplifying trade union recognition process<\/li>\n<li>Electronic and workplace balloting<\/li>\n<li>Voluntary gender pay gap and menopause action plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How will April\u2019s Employment Rights Bill changes impact businesses?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160337\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160337 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Young asian man was suffering from painful chest pain from a chronic disease.\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-2152773304-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9pocketlight | iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) \u2013 eligibility widened, pay from day one<\/h4>\n<p>From 6 April:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low paid\u2011 and part\u2011time workers become eligible for SSP:<\/strong> The government is removing the Lower Earnings Limit (\u00a3125 per week), meaning employees who previously earned too little to qualify will now receive Statutory Sick Pay from April 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SSP becomes payable from the first day of sickness<\/strong>: The current three\u2011day waiting period is being abolished, so even very short absences will now trigger statutory sick pay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSP will be capped at 80% of average weekly earnings or the flat statutory rate<\/strong>: Employers must pay either 80% of a worker\u2019s average weekly earnings or the uprated flat rate (\u00a3123.25), whichever is lower, to avoid overpayment for lower\u2011earning staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transitional rules protect anyone already receiving SSP on 6 April 2026<\/strong>: Workers who are mid\u2011absence when the reforms begin won\u2019t have their entitlement reduced, ensuring a smooth move to the new system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ultimately, more short absences will attract SSP and more workers qualify. Budgeting and payroll configuration need attention, and absence procedures must be updated.<\/p>\n<h4>The launch of the Fair Work Agency (FWA)<\/h4>\n<p>A single enforcement body within the Department for Business and Trade will consolidate state enforcement of National Minimum Wage (NMW), SSP, and holiday pay. A financial penalty of up to 200% will be enforceable through court.<\/p>\n<p>It can also bring tribunal claims for workers, offer legal assistance, and \u2013 once regulations are in place \u2013 charge employers for the costs of enforcement action.<\/p>\n<h4>Collective redundancy changes<\/h4>\n<p>New collective\u2011consultation rules kick in when a business plans to let 20 or more workers go within 90 days \u2013 whether through redundancies or fire\u2011and\u2011rehire. The law then requires the employer to formally consult staff first, explaining what\u2019s changing, why it\u2019s happening, sharing key information, and giving workers time to respond before any decisions are made.<\/p>\n<p>Large businesses spread across multiple sites and depots are more likely to hit the 20\u2011person threshold without realising it, especially during seasonal downturns or when reshaping project teams. If consultation is skipped or handled poorly, tribunals can award a protective award of up to 180 days\u2019 full pay per affected worker, making early planning essential.<\/p>\n<h4>\u2018Dayone\u2019 family leave changes<\/h4>\n<p>From 6 April 2026, Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave become day\u2011one rights, meaning employees no longer need any minimum length of service before taking them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160336\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160336 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of father, mother and son building wooden frame house. Toddler boy, daddy and woman having a rest on construction site. Guys wearing helmet and blue overalls. Carpentry, family concept.\" width=\"696\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-1536x952.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-678x420.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-696x431.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-1068x662.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-1920x1190.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-356x220.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1393355066-610x378.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9anatoliy_gleb | iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Workers have been able to give notice for day\u2011one Paternity Leave since 18 February 2026 under the Government\u2019s implementation plan.<\/p>\n<p>For employers, this means removing all service\u2011length requirements from policies, induction materials, and contracts, and preparing managers to handle day\u2011one requests.<\/p>\n<h4>Whistleblowing changes<\/h4>\n<p>Disclosures about sexual harassment will now be explicitly protected under UK whistleblowing law, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcs.co.uk\/employment-rights-act-april-2026-whistleblowing-and-sexual-harassment\/#:~:text=they%20are%20protected%20from%20detriment%20(adverse%20treatment)%20and%20unfair%20dismissal%20on%20the%20basis%20that%20they%20have%20made%20such%20a%20disclosure.%20Crucially%2C%20the%20protection%20applies%20regardless%20of%20when%20the%20incident%20took%20place%2C%20covering%20past%2C%20present%20or%20anticipated%20harassment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workers raising concerns<\/a> \u2018are protected from detriment, adverse treatment, and unfair dismissal on the basis that they have made such a disclosure. Crucially, the protection applies regardless of when the incident took place, covering past, present, or anticipated harassment.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Until now, an employee would have to assert that their sexual harassment disclosure fell under one of the existing whistleblowing categories, such as a criminal offence or danger to health and safety, in order to assert that they had raised a protected disclosure.\u2019<\/p>\n<h4>Simplifying trade union recognition process and adjustments to balloting<\/h4>\n<p>Most of the Trade Union Act 2016 has been repealed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.gov.uk\/campaign\/employment-changes\/employers\/trade-union-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">making industrial\u2011action processes faster and less complex<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Industrial action will now be easier to organise<\/strong>: Notice periods drop to 10 days, ballot mandates last 12 months, and unions no longer need to provide as much information in action notices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fewer administrative obligations on unions<\/strong>: No requirement for picket supervisors or for reimbursing employers for check\u2011off administration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stronger protection for workers<\/strong>: Employees are protected from unfair dismissal regardless of strike length, removing the old 12\u2011week limit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition rules change in April 2026<\/strong>: Recognition ballots move to a simple majority, and barriers preventing independent unions from applying are removed. Further reforms are expected later in the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Voluntary action plans on gender pay gap and menopause<\/h4>\n<p>From April 2026, employers with 250+ staff can publish a voluntary gender\u2011equality action plan alongside their gender pay gap data, with publication becoming mandatory in spring 2027, subject to secondary legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Plans must show concrete steps the organisation is taking to reduce its gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause, using recommended, evidence\u2011based actions developed through government research.<\/p>\n<p>Employers must pick at least one action in each area, but are encouraged to go further and create a wider programme of meaningful cultural and operational change.<\/p>\n<p>More information is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/creating-an-action-plan-guidance-for-employers\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the government website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Re-flow provide field management software to support the specific, complicated workflows found across UK infrastructure, from highways and civils, to groundworks and commercial landscaping. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on how Re-flow help infrastructure businesses run compliant, well-coordinated field operations, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/re-flow.co.uk\/?utm_source=PBC+Today&amp;utm_medium=article_Employment+law+changes+&amp;utm_campaign=Employment+law+changes_PBC+Today&amp;utm_id=Employment+law+changes+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>visit their website<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is an overview from the government\u2019s Employment Rights Bill and the elements coming into force this April. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":160334,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[285],"tags":[882,172727,276],"stakeholder_rel_tag":[],"contributor_rel_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-160331","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hr-skills-news","8":"tag-employment","9":"tag-featured","10":"tag-government"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Get clarity on upcoming employment law changes coming this April<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Below is an overview from the government\u2019s Employment Rights Bill and the elements coming into force this April\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/hr-skills-news\/get-clarity-on-upcoming-employment-law-changes-coming-this-april\/160331\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Get clarity on upcoming employment law changes coming this April\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Below is an overview from the government\u2019s Employment Rights Bill and the elements coming into force this April\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/hr-skills-news\/get-clarity-on-upcoming-employment-law-changes-coming-this-april\/160331\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Planning, Building &amp; 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