The Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce major changes for UK employers. COMPLY Plus gives you the support, tools, and confidence to stay compliant – without the overwhelm.
What is the Employment Rights Bill?
The upcoming Employment Rights Bill represents one of the most substantial updates to UK employment law in recent years. Designed to modernise workplace protections and strengthen fairness for workers, the Bill introduces several important changes that employers will need to prepare for. While final details may shift as the legislation passes through Parliament, current proposals highlight several significant areas of reform.
Key proposed changes include:
✔ Day-one rights for many protections
Employees are expected to gain certain rights from the first day of employment, including access to Statutory Sick Pay and Paternity leave.
✔ Changes to unfair dismissal rules
The qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims may be reduced to 6 months, increasing the importance of robust procedures and clear documentation from the outset.
✔ Flexible working by default
The Bill proposes making flexible working the default position, with employers needing to justify refusing a request. This shift places greater emphasis on transparent processes, fair assessments, and up-to-date policies.
✔ Enhanced protection for vulnerable workers
Stronger rights and enforcement mechanisms are planned for workers in insecure or low-paid roles, including support for those on zero-hours or short-hours contracts.
✔ Stronger enforcement and penalties
The Bill is expected to improve monitoring and strengthen penalties for non-compliance, meaning employers will need to ensure their documentation, decisions, and processes are fully compliant.
What is COMPLY Plus?
A subscription-based HR service providing unlimited expert advice*, essential document updates, and proactive support throughout the year.
What’s included
✔Unlimited HR support and advice*
Remote support from qualified HR experts whenever you need guidance.
✔12 policy reviews, updates or replacements
Keep policies aligned with current employment law and best practice.
✔4 contract reviews or updates
Ensure contracts remain compliant and fit for purpose.
✔4 HR training sessions
Topics may include: managing investigations, performance management, absence management, equality & inclusion, or bespoke content.
✔Staff satisfaction survey
Gain valuable insight into how your staff feel, what they need, and where to improve retention.
Why COMPLY Plus with Roots HR?
- Stay ahead of the Employment Rights Bill
- Reduce risk and legal exposure
- Strengthen leadership confidence
- Improve consistency in people management
- Predictable costs with no surprises
- Expert support, whenever you need it
Who is it for?
Small charities, SMEs, social enterprises, and organisations that want HR compliance without the expense of an in-house team.
Get Ready for the Employment Rights Bill
Make compliance easy. Make HR simple. Make your organisation confident. For a limited time only, we now offer a 10% discount on COMPLY Plus subscriptions if started before 2nd April 2026**
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* Unlimited HR support and advice is provided remotely and is subject to our Fair Usage Policy to ensure the service remains accessible and effective for all subscribers.
** The 10% discount is available only to new COMPLY Plus subscribers and cannot be applied to existing or renewing subscriptions.