Understand the impact the introduction of the Fair Work Agency will have on your practice
From 7 April 2026 the Fair Work Agency (FWA) will combine the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and HMRC’s National Living and Minimum Wage in a single enforcement body to take on the enforcement of a wider range of employment rights. The FWA will bring together existing enforcement functions, including minimum wage and statutory sick pay enforcement; the employment tribunal penalty scheme; labour exploitation and modern slavery; employment agencies rules; and introduce the state enforcement of holiday pay for the first time. This page brings together resources to help you understand what the introduction of the FWA means for your organisation and how to stay compliant.
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Explore resources to on areas that will be under the remit of the Fair Work Agency.
Please note, these resources outline the current legislation that governs these areas and should still be followed until any changes come into force (expected dates are outlined on the Employment Rights Act 2025 tracker). We will update the content once any changes are enforced.
This factsheet outlines key information on employment tribunals
Factsheet on employment tribunals
Understand how the law is made in the UK and how enforcement works
Employment law overview on how the law is made
Practical advice for people practitioners on managing annual leave
Guidance on managing annual leavePlease note: While every care has been taken in compiling this content, CIPD cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. These notes are not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.
Use the tracker to keep up to date with latest timeline and developments
A round up of the year's statutory rates, including compensation limits, family friendly payments, statutory sick pay, minimum wage, disclosure and barring fees and National Insurance contribution
Keep up to date with the latest employment law developments and proposed future changes
Claire McCartney, Policy & Practice Manager at the CIPD, explores upcoming changes to parental bereavement leave and pregnancy loss leave provisions, and what members are telling us.
Check your preparation for new day-one rights and rule changes coming on 6 April 2026. Plus, updated immigration rules and tribunal appeal guidance
A round up of the year's statutory rates, including compensation limits, family friendly payments, statutory sick pay, minimum wage, disclosure and barring fees and National Insurance contribution
Keep up to date with the latest employment law developments and proposed future changes
An overview of the main differences in employment law between Northern Ireland and Great Britain (made up of England, Scotland and Wales)
Find the resources you need to comply with changes to statutory sick pay (SSP) under the Employment Rights Act 2025