Turning the Employment Rights Act into a Competitive Advantage

The Headlines Say 2027. The Reality Says July 2026.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shift in UK labour law in decades, but many hospitality leaders are miscalculating the timeline. While some “Day One” rights take effect in April 2026, the most significant deadline is July 2026—the critical hiring cut-off before the two-year service cap is removed ahead of the January 2027 introduction of day one unfair dismissal rights.

Join Isabelle Shankar (HR Employment Law Consultant @EML), Dan Maimone (Global Head of CX @Harri), and Nick Merenda (Product Manager @Harri) for a high-level digital briefing designed for mid-to-senior HR leaders. We are moving past the "legalese" to provide a practical, operational roadmap for managing a deskless workforce in the "Fair Work" era.

What we’ll cover:

• The Hiring Cut-off: Why your recruitment and probation strategy must change before July 2026, ahead of the two-year qualifying period removal in January 2027.
• Operational Impact: Navigating "Day One" SSP and new Flexible Working rules and what this means for employers.
• Getting Ready for October 2026: Preparing for changes on third-party harassment and mandatory tipping transparency and why this can’t be left to the last minute.
• Using Compliance to your Advantage: How getting ahead of these changes can support retention strategies, helping to reduce avoidable turnover.

Who should attend?

This session is specifically tailored for HR Directors, People Officers, and Senior Operations Leaders within the Hospitality and Leisure sectors who need to move from reactive compliance to proactive strategy. EML provides straight-talking, jargon-free advice to help you navigate these shifts with confidence.

Please note: Your data will be shared with our partner, EML, as part of the registration process.