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Employment Law is changing: is your business ready?

About the event

The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced some of the biggest changes to employee rights in a generation. With the main reforms being implemented, and significant changes due to come into force in October 2026 and January 2027, now is the time for HR leaders and business owners to understand what the changes mean for their organisation, particularly in relation to unfair dismissal rights.

The reforms are intended to strengthen protections for employees, but they may also increase the risk of employment claims, workplace disputes and liability for employers. Businesses that take steps now will be in a much stronger position.

During this webinar, the Longmores Employment team will explain the key changes and the practical steps employers should be considering now, including:

  • Unfair dismissal rights
  • Basic rights from day one including sick pay, parental, paternity and bereavement leave
  • Increased anti-harassment obligations
  • Increased scope for employees to bring employment tribunal claims

A Q&A session will follow the presentation when delegates can ask their questions.

This event will be useful for HR directors, managers and business owners who are responsible for employing staff.

Speakers

Richard Gvero

Longmores Solicitors

Joint Senior Partner, Head of Commercial and Employment

01992 305210

richard.gvero@longmores.law

Richard specialises in employment law and supports businesses and individuals with a broad spectrum of staffing issues.  These include company restructures and redundancy, disciplinary and grievance processes, TUPE and other employment aspects of commercial contracts and all types of employment dispute, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.  Richard is ranked in The Legal 500 and is an accredited mediator.

Miranda Mulligan

Longmores Solicitors

Senior Solicitor

01992 305212

miranda.mulligan@longmores.law

Miranda is a solicitor specialising in advising businesses on employment law.  She has experience bringing and defending employment tribunal proceedings, as well as being an accredited mediator.  Miranda also helps her clients with contracts of employment, consultancy agreements and settlement agreements. Miranda is ranked as a Leading Associate in The Legal 500 and is an accredited mediator.

Jordan Andrews

Longmores Solicitors

Solicitor

01992 305258

jordan.andrews@longmores.law

Jordan is a solicitor in the Company Commercial and Employment teams, advising businesses and individuals on a range of corporate, commercial and employment matters. He supports clients with commercial agreements, company matters, employment contracts, settlement agreements and workplace disputes. Jordan takes a pragmatic and solution-focused approach, helping clients resolve issues efficiently and with confidence.

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