Join Wake Smith’s employment team for an interactive look at forthcoming employer issues for 2027.
Next year, further major UK employment law reforms will take effect, including a six‑month unfair dismissal qualifying period, removal of the unfair‑dismissal compensation cap, mandatory gender pay gap reporting, statutory bereavement leave, menopause action plans, and new restrictions on fire‑and‑rehire practices.
The changes, mainly driven by the Employment Rights Act 2025 and related reforms, will significantly expand worker protections and increase employer compliance duties.
Wake Smith’s expert team will provide practical guidance on key legal updates and advice through six scenarios which employers will have to deal with next year, including:
- Long-term sickness absence
- Family friendly rights
- Employees use of confidential information within AI.
Join the team at a free breakfast seminar:
Date: Wednesday December 2, 2026
Time: 8.30am-10.30am
Venue: Leahs Yard, The Assembly Room, 22 Cambridge St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4HP
The quarterly events aim to keep employers informed and updated on topical employment issues and developments and are led by the firm’s Director of Employment Law, Liam Kenealy.
Breakfast pastries and hot drinks will be available.
This is a free event, but places are limited, book now to secure a place.
Please confirm attendance by booking a ticket on the Eventbrite page here
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