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style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The government has released a clear implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Act 2025, outlining key employment law changes that will take effect from April 2026 through to 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The Employment Rights Act 2025 has now been passed, with most reforms taking effect from April 2026 onwards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">So when it comes to the changes, when exactly will they come into effect and how can your business prepare for them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Rights Act 2025 key dates at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>April 2026<\/strong> \u2013 SSP day-one, Fair Work Agency, redundancy penalties<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>October 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Stronger sexual harassment prevention duty, tribunal claim limits extend to six months<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>January 2027<\/strong> \u2013 Unfair dismissal after six months<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>2027<\/strong> \u2013 Guaranteed hours, flexible working reasonableness test, equality action plans<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will the Employment Rights Act 2025 come into effect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The government has now published its roadmap for delivering and implementing the Employment Rights Act 2025, confirming a phased rollout of reforms between 2026 and 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">For a detailed explanation of what each reform means in practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employment-rights-act-2025-employer-compliance-guide\/\">see our in-depth guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Rather than introducing all changes at once, the government has adopted a staged implementation approach. This is designed to give employers time to review policies, update contracts, train managers and prepare systems ahead of each reform coming into force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Further detail on how certain provisions will operate will be set out in secondary legislation, with additional consultation taking place throughout 2026..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Here, we lay out exactly what is changing and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">At the beginning of the new tax year (26\/27), the following policies will come into effect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Doubling the protective award for collective redundancies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Day one rights to paternity and unpaid parental leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Enhanced whistleblower protections for sexual harassment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Establishment of a Fair Work Agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Statutory Sick Pay (removal of lower\u2011earnings limit and making leave available from the first day of absence). <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/statutory-sick-pay-changes\/\">Learn more about how statutory sick pay is changing in 2026<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Reporting sexual harassment becomes a protected whistleblowing disclosure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employment-rights-act-2025-employer-compliance-guide\/\"><strong>Download our in-depth Employment Rights Act 2025 guide here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Simplification of trade union recognition and digital\/workplace balloting systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Around the time of the 2026 Autumn Budget, the following policies will come into effect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Stronger tipping laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/sexual-harassment-law-uk\/\">Employer duty to take \u2018all reasonable steps\u2019 to prevent sexual harassment<\/a> begins in October 2026 with detailed regulations to follow in 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Employer duty to inform workers of trade union rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Extension of time limit to bring an employment tribunal claim to 6 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2027<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The following policies will come into effect in 2027:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Unfair dismissal rights apply after six months\u2019 service (from January 2027). <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/unfair-dismissal-changes-2027\/\">Learn how unfair dismissal rules are changing.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Ban on fire-and-rehire (from January 2027).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Mandatory gender pay gap and menopause action plans for larger employers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">New rights for pregnant workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Flexible working rights strengthened. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/flexible-working-law-uk\/\">See more on flexible working rights for UK employers.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Bereavement leave expanded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Limitation on using zero-hours contracts; obligations to provide notice of shift changes\/cancellation. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/zero-hours-contract-reforms\/\">Zero-hours contract reforms explained<\/a> here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Umbrella company regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will the provisions work and when are the consultations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">More details on how the new provisions will work, will be contained in separate legislation to be introduced at a later date. The government is also still consulting with the public on what should go into these regulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Consultations are taking place throughout 2026 to cover the exact details regarding:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Bereavement leave.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Pregnancy-related-rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The ban on zero-hours contracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Collective redundancies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feel confident with your business\u2019 compliance with 91±¬ΑΟ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">All employers will need to make sure they update their policies, procedures and contracts to align with the new laws, as well as ensuring their <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/payroll\/\">payroll system<\/a> is set up to account for the various changes that affect what employees are paid and the leave they can take. Keeping on top of your policies is going to be key as we progress through the government\u2019s timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Our HR Advisory team is always on hand to help you with your compliance needs and provide guidance during these changes. You can get in touch with them to discuss <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/hr-advisory\/\">HR Advisory support for employers<\/a> today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employment-rights-act-2025-employer-compliance-guide\/\"><strong>Download our in-depth Employment Rights Act 2025 guide here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>#content-wrapper p, #content-wrapper a, #content-wrapper li {font-size:1.125rem!important}<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trigger-modal=\"request-a-demo-modal\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/request-a-demo\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--12)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-faq eh-faq eh-faq__bg-light\"><div class=\"eh-faq__container\"><div class=\"eh-faq__header\"><h2 class=\"eh-faq__title\">Employment Rights Act 2025 Timeline<\/h2><p class=\"eh-faq__subtitle\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"eh-faq__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1771478829217\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1771478829217\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">When does the Employment Rights Act 2025 come into effect?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>The Employment Rights Act 2025 will be introduced in phases, with the first major reforms expected to take effect from April 2026. Further changes will follow throughout 2027, meaning employers should begin preparing now for staged implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1771478829229\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1771478829229\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">What are the key implementation dates for the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>The key implementation dates for the Employment Rights Act 2025 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Statutory Sick Pay changes, day-one unpaid parental and paternity leave, Fair Work Agency launch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Stronger employer duty to prevent sexual harassment, tribunal time line extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 2027<\/strong> \u2013 Unfair dismissal qualifying period reduces to six months, ban on fire and rehire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2027\u2013October 2027<\/strong> \u2013 Zero-hours reforms, equality action plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1771479113649\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1771479113649\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Which Employment Rights Act changes start in April 2026?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Several major reforms are expected to begin in April 2026, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statutory Sick Pay becoming payable from day one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day-one rights to unpaid paternity and parental leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased redundancy consultation penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The launch of the Fair Work Agency to strengthen enforcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1772417939837\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1772417939837\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">When will Statutory Sick Pay become a day-one right?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is expected to become a day-one entitlement from April 2026. This means eligible employees will be entitled to SSP from the first day of sickness absence, rather than waiting until the fourth day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1772418007803\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1772418007803\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">How is Statutory Sick Pay changing under the Employment Rights Act 2025?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>From April 2026, SSP will be payable from the first day of absence and the lower earnings limit for eligibility will be removed. This will extend SSP coverage to more workers and increase the importance of effective absence management for employers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1772418032989\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1772418032989\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">When do day-one rights to paternity and parental leave begin?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Day-one rights to unpaid paternity leave and unpaid parental leave will take effect from April 2026. This means employees will no longer need a minimum length of service to qualify for these unpaid leave entitlements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1772418162708\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1772418162708\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">When will unfair dismissal rights change under the Employment Rights Act 2025?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Unfair dismissal rights will change from January 2027, when the qualifying period will reduce from two years\u2019 service to six months. Employers will need to follow fair dismissal processes much earlier in the employment relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1772418183059\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1772418183059\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Will unfair dismissal become a day-one right?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>No. Although unfair dismissal was originally proposed as a day-one right, the Employment Rights Act 2025 instead introduces a six-month qualifying period, expected to apply from January 2027. 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