What to expect in employment law

by Practical Law Employment

Maintained | England, European Union, Scotland, Wales

A summary of the key anticipated developments in employment law in Great Britain and the EU, including consultations. To track the progress of significant employment-related existing and proposed legislation in Great Britain and the EU, see Employment legislation tracker. To track the progress of the Employment Rights Bill through Parliament, before it gained Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 to become the Employment Rights Act 2025, see Employment Rights Bill tracker. For information on the progress of key employment-related cases, see Employment case tracker. For the latest rates of certain statutory payments and limits on employment tribunal awards, see Current rates and limits for employment lawyers.

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