This webinar will cover two key areas of change: 

• Tribunal Reform
• An update on proposed reforms to the Employment Tribunal system and what these changes could mean for employers defending workplace claims.

Employment Rights Acts Updates

A focused overview of the October and January changes under the Employment Rights Act, including:

• Expanding trade union rights
• New employer obligations
• Potential business impacts
• Practical compliance considerations 

Glenn Hayes

Partner | Employment Law, Hill Dickinson

Glenn will open the session with an update on proposed Tribunal reforms, outlining the direction of travel and what the changes could mean in practice for employers involved in Employment Tribunal proceedings. 

Paul Scope

Partner | Employment Law, Hill Dickinson

Paul will provide a detailed overview of the forthcoming changes to trade union rights under the Employment Rights Act and discuss what employers should be doing now to prepare.  

Caroline Prosser

Partner | Employment Law, Hill Dickinson

Caroline will provide an update on the remaining Employment Rights Act changes coming into effect in October and January, highlighting the key areas employers should be aware of. 

Together, the speakers will cover:  

• The latest proposals for Employment Tribunal reform
• Changes to trade union rights under the Employment Rights Act
• Other upcoming Employment Rights Act developments
• Practical implications for employers
• Steps organisations can take now to prepare

You'll leave with a clearer understanding of the changes ahead and the practical actions your organisation may wish to consider. 

This webinar is suitable for:  

• HR Managers
• HR Advisors
• Heads of HR
• HR Directors
• People & Culture Directors
• HR Business Partners
• In-House Legal Teams
• Business Owners
• Employment Law Professionals
• Compliance Leaders 

Title: Employment Law Update: Tribunal Reform and the Evolving Landscape of Union Rights

Date: Thursday 10 September 2026

Format: Live Webinar

Host: Hill Dickinson

Speakers: Glenn Hayes, Paul Scope and Caroline Prosser