Join this breakfast seminar for a concise overview of the key changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 that will come into effect from April 2026. Employment law experts Louise Lawrence and Clare Walsh from Winckworth Sherwood will cover what is changing and the practical steps employers should take now.
Key topics to be covered include:
- Day 1 paternity leave and unpaid parental leave
- Day 1 Statutory Sick Pay rights
- Collective redundancy protective award
- Whistleblowing – strengthening protection for workers who “blow the whistle” on sexual harassment
- Bereaved Partners’ Paternity Leave
- Simplifying trade union recognition process
In addition, Louise and Clare will be looking ahead at key changes in the ERA roadmap, including:
- Preventing sexual harassment/third-party harassment
- 6 month unfair dismissal protection and removal of compensation
This session is ideal for HR professionals, managers, and anyone responsible for people and policy within their organisation. Alongside the presentation, there will be time to network and connect with peers from other local businesses.
Running order:
- 8.30am: Breakfast and networking
- 9.00am: Presentation and Q&A
- 10.00am: Networking
- 10.30am: Event ends
Speakers:
Louise Lawrence is a Partner in the Winckworth Sherwood Employment team, a law firm based in the Better Bankside area. She is a trusted advisor to UK businesses, not-for-profit organisations and senior executives, advising on all aspects of employment law from drafting contracts of employment to defending Tribunal claims. She has a strong reputation for technical excellence and is adept at handling complex issues and providing strategic advice on TUPE, redundancies and restructurings, and disputes. Recent testimonials from employer clients include: “I would say Louise Lawrence stands out. She is extremely personable, genuinely cares about our business and has always been flexible and accommodating in her approach.” and “The advice we receive is consistently sophisticated and well considered. She handles complex employment matters with confidence.”
Clare Walsh is a highly experienced employment lawyer with over 14 years’ post-qualification experience. She advises employees and employers on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Recognised as a Leading Associate in Chambers in 2024, she is praised for being a “high-quality litigator” and “very knowledgeable but practical in her advice”. Clare advises on complex HR advisory matters, internal procedures, and sensitive exits. She has a particular specialism in discrimination and equality law, with a strong track record in high-value and reputationally significant cases.
