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Employment Rights Act

The biggest shake-up to employment law in a generation. Is your business ready?

Don’t wait till it’s too late. ERA changes are happening now.

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What is the Employment Rights Act?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) formally known as the Employment Rights Bill is the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in a generation. It introduces sweeping new rights for workers and new obligations for employers, from new unfair dismissal qualifying rights to strengthened trade union powers. Failure to adapt could see you facing increased employment tribunal claims, reputational damage, and financial penalties. Changes roll out in phases, so get in touch for help and support every step of the way.  

Key areas affected

  • Unfair dismissal qualifying rights
  • Employment law enforcement 
  • Zero-hours contracts
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  • Statutory sick pay
  • Trade union rights
  • Fire and rehire
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How could Mentor help you

By your side every step of the way.

Helpline and webchat

Up-to-the-minute advice and support with clear practical answers on ERA compliance.

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ERA compliance audit

Our team of experts will review your policies and contracts, flagging gaps before they become claims.

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Document templates

500+ legally approved templates, updated as legislation changes. Contracts, letters, policies and the employee handbook - all ERA-ready.

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Training and eLearning

Keep your managers up to speed with expert-led training on all ERA changes.

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What's changing and when

Statutory Sick Pay

SSP payable from day one. Lower earnings limit removed.

Expansion of Trade union rights

Stronger union access to workplaces, with a duty to inform workers of their right to join.

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Unfair dismissal

Reduction in the qualifying period from two years to six months.

Zero-hours contracts

Workers guaranteed hours based on average worked.

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