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Implementing the Employment Rights Act: Further February Consultation Package

26 February 2026

Proposing MP
Kate Dearden Lab Co-op
Halifax
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the UK government's plan to modernise employment rights legislation through a series of consultations.

Action Requested

The government is launching two new consultations on Trade Union Detriments and Collective Redundancy, alongside ongoing stakeholder engagement. The consultations will run until April and May 2026, with policy implementation expected by October 2026 for detriments and 2027 for collective redundancy.

Key Facts

  • Consultation on Trade Union Detriments runs from today to 23 April 2026.
  • Consultation on Collective Redundancy runs from today to 21 May 2026.
  • Government aims to make regulations and deliver policy by October 2026 for detriments.
  • Secondary legislation expected in 2027 for collective redundancy.
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