Gain insights and advice on working with trade unions amid Employment Rights Act changes. Members can also download a checklist to review their compliance.
Working with trade unions is both a legal obligation and an important strategic choice for employers.
UK employers are required by law to provide trade unions with appropriate access, consultation rights and other statutory entitlements. With the changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025, many organisations are reassessing their union relationships to ensure they can continue to work constructively and remain compliant.
Log in and watch the video to gain insights and advice from industrial relations specialist Cilinne Ngo-Pondi. CIPD members can also download a checklist to support compliance with the Employment Rights Act’s changes.
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