The Employment Rights Act 2025 changed employment contracts from April 2026. Here's what your contracts must now include — and what's changed.
If you employ anyone in England and Wales, your employment contracts need updating. The Employment Rights Act 2025 came into force on and introduced several changes that affect every employer.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. From 6 April 2026, the following are now law:
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