ERA 2025: Industrial Action Reforms from 18 Feb 2026

ERA 2025: Industrial Action Reforms from 18 Feb 2026

On 18 February 2026, the first phase of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 took effect. These initial changes concentrate on industrial action and collective dispute procedure. While the amendments do not remove the statutory framework governing ballots and notice, they recalibrate how that framework operates in practice and how participating employees are protected. […]