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From 7 April 2026, the Fair Work Agency (FWA) will consolidate enforcement of key employment rights and will have powers to bring Employment Tribunal claims on behalf of workers.

From 6 April 2026, employees will have a new day‑one right to Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave where the mother or primary adopter dies within the first year of a child’s life or adoption.

From 6 April 2026, the maximum protective award for failing to meet collective redundancy consultation obligations will increase significantly. This change reinforces the importance of following proper collective consultation procedures.

From 6 April 2026, workers who report sexual harassment at work can benefit from protection under whistleblowing law.

Joint Taxation Committee's monthly update on the construction industry.

The document provides guidance on paternity and parental leave changes coming into effect on 6 April 2026. From this point both paternity leave and unpaid parental leave become day-one statutory rights and new rules remove existing service requirements and increase flexibility in how leave is taken.

This guidance note examines upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay following updates to the Employment Rights Act and its key policies. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will change on 6 April 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

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