Employment Rights Act for Managers
The Employment Rights Act (ERA) introduces wide-ranging reforms affecting how managers handle sickness absence, family leave, performance, conduct, contract changes, scheduling and workplace behaviour. These changes apply from April 2026 through to 2027 and reshape many routine decisions that managers make. The course ensures managers are equipped to handle people issues fairly, lawfully and confidently under the ERA.
- 45 Minutes
- For managers
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Learning objectives
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Understand the main changes coming into force with the ERA
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Recognise the impact on managing your team members
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Use practical checklists to reduce risk and improve consistency
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Know what documentary evidence to retain from your conversations and decisions
- Know when to seek HR guidance or escalate
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