A once in a generation expansion of trade union rights takes effect from today (30 October 2026). Wide-sweeping changes to trade union law were made under the UK’s Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA), including introducing union rights of access to the workforce, reforms to the union statutory recognition procedure, new rights for union equality representatives and additional protection against detriment for taking strike action. 

Devereux members are expertly placed to assist with the changes introduced by the ERA to industrial relations and disputes. You can read more and see our specialists on our dedicated Industrial Relations page, including a recent four part series by members of the team which provide in-depth analysis to the ERA reforms.

You can also visit our full Employment page to view our wider expertise, including in relation to other key reforms introduced by ERA.