Employment Rights Act: What co-operatives need to know
This practical guide breaks down the Employment Rights Act 2025, highlighting what’s changing, when, and what it means for your co-operative or community business. Explore key updates and take simple steps now to stay compliant and confident.
Introduction
The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings significant employment law changes throughout 2026 and extending into 2027. This guide sets out the key changes and the expected timescales. Please note that the government is still consulting on the scope and details of some of the changes, particularly those expected to take effect in 2027. Further updates and/or resource will be produced for our members as and when these are finalised.
Co-operatives UK members can also access further advice and support around the changes, including ramifications for their co-operative and how to implement any new policies and/or procedures, by emailing: [email protected].