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Updated to reflect changes to specific provisions, exemptions, victimisation, and remedies and penalties, following the landmark reform of labour laws enacted on 21 November 2025, which merged central legislations into four comprehensive new Labour Codes.
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A recent amendment to the transgender law, which narrows the legal definition of "transgender person", has been passed but is pending a Supreme Court challenge.
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From 26 April 2026, the statutory working week drops to 42 hours. In addition, Labour Board clarification means only direct and real supervision exempts employees from working hour rules, and the Board now has expanded authority to decide exemption status, with decisions open to legal challenge.
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For employees classified as exempt from ordinary working hour rules, the employment contract must explicitly state this exemption.
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Updated to reflect changes to the requirement for employment contracts, probationary periods, types of employee, types of contract, written statement of terms of employment and variation of contract, following the landmark reform of labour laws enacted on 21 November 2025, which merged central legislations into four comprehensive new Labour Codes.
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From 7 April 2026, enhanced health and safety rules apply to work carried out remotely. Employers must provide annual written information to every remote worker. A breach of this duty previously carried no specific penalty but is now punishable by imprisonment or a fine.
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From 7 April 2026, employees working remotely in “work environments that do not fall within the employer’s legal control” benefit from enhanced health and safety protections.
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Key provisions of the Employment Rights Act began taking effect in April 2026, with further changes, such as trade union access rights and the obligation to inform workers about union membership, coming into force in October 2026.
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The maximum award for injury to feelings in discrimination cases has risen to £62,900, with this amount adjusted annually for inflation each April.
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A recent Supreme Court decision has held that female employees who legally adopt a child are entitled to 12 weeks’ paid maternity leave, regardless of the child’s age.