Employment Rights Bill update: What SME employers need to do next

Thursday 17th september 2026

Webinars | Sep 9

Employment Rights Bill update: What SME employers need to do next

October 1st

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Online

You may already be familiar with the Employment Rights Act 2025. But with further reforms approaching, now is the time to move beyond understanding the legislation and start preparing your business.

Following our previous Employment Rights webinar series, this practical update will bring you up to speed on what has changed, what’s coming next and what SME employers should be doing now.

Employment law specialists Amy Martin and Karen Haskell from Absolute Works will unpack the latest developments and implementation timelines, focusing on the areas most likely to affect your business including: unfair dismissal, probationary periods, statutory sick pay, family leave, employment tribunals, and workplace compliance.

You’ll discover:

What’s changing and when, with a clear view of the latest employment rights reforms and key implementation dates.
What the changes mean for your business, from recruitment and probation to sick pay, family leave, tribunals and workplace compliance.
What you need to do next, including the policies, contracts and processes you may need to review or update.

our Speakers

Amy Martin Managing Director, Absolute Works

A former employment law solicitor with nine years’ legal experience and CIPD qualification, bringing together legal expertise, commercial insight and leadership experience. She specialises in helping employers navigate complex people challenges, employment legislation and employee relations, with a focus on practical solutions and proactive risk management.

Karen Haskell Director of HR and Operations, Absolute Works

An experienced HR professional with more than 30 years’ experience supporting businesses to develop high-performing teams and navigate complex employee relations. She combines extensive operational HR expertise with a strong understanding of employment law, taking a pragmatic and commercially focused approach to people challenges.