Your guide to the October changes

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the biggest reform to employment law in years. 2026 has already brought changes to sick pay, parental leave and workplace inspections.

And from October 2026, employment tribunal time limits will double, harassment protections are strengthened and trade union access will increase.

Find out what that means for you in the October 2026 Small Business Survival Guide.

The front page of BrightHR's October 2026 Survival Guide for employers in the UK