UK employment law — what has changed and when
A running log of significant changes to UK employment law — new legislation, statutory figure updates, tribunal rule changes, and notable case law. Updated regularly.
When does the unfair dismissal qualifying period change?
Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, the 2-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal reduces to 6 months from 1 January 2027. The Act received Royal Assent in 2025. Source: business.gov.uk — Unfair dismissal rights.
What are the current Vento bands for injury to feelings?
From 6 April 2026: Lower band £1,300 to £12,600 (less serious cases); Middle band £12,600 to £37,700; Upper band £37,700 to £62,900; Exceptional cases above £62,900.
What is the weekly pay cap for redundancy calculations in 2026?
From 6 April 2026 the statutory weekly pay cap is £751. The maximum basic award (30 weeks) is £22,530. These figures are reviewed each April.
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UK employment law — what has changed and when
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This page is checked daily and updated whenever a significant change to UK employment law occurs — new legislation receiving Royal Assent, statutory figure changes (typically April each year), notable Employment Appeal Tribunal decisions, or updates to ACAS Codes of Practice and tribunal procedure.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 reduces the 2-year qualifying period to 6 months from 1 January 2027. The Act received Royal Assent in 2025. Source: business.gov.uk — Unfair dismissal rights.
What are the current statutory redundancy pay figures?
From 6 April 2026: the weekly pay cap is £751, the maximum basic award is £22,530 (30 weeks at the capped rate). These figures are reviewed annually each April by statutory instrument.
From 6 April 2026: Lower band £1,300 to £12,600; Middle band £12,600 to £37,700; Upper band £37,700 to £62,900. Particularly serious cases may exceed £62,900. Bands are uplifted annually.