Bellevue Law is pleased to share that our founder, Florence Brocklesby, has been quoted in a recent ICAEW Insights article exploring the practical steps small firms can take to prepare for the sweeping reforms introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
The Act, which reshapes core elements of the UK employment landscape from sick pay and flexible working to unfair dismissal and record‑keeping presents significant new compliance obligations for employers. Small firms, in particular, are facing increasing pressure to update contracts, policies, recruitment processes and internal controls to ensure they remain legally compliant as changes take effect in 2026 and 2027.
In the article, Florence highlights the importance of strengthening recruitment processes ahead of the reduced qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims, which will fall from two years to six months from January 2027. She emphasises the need for clearly defined role descriptions, structured interviews, and robust decision‑making frameworks to help firms withstand increased scrutiny of employment decisions made within the first year.
This insight reflects Bellevue Law’s ongoing commitment to supporting organisations through regulatory change. With the new Act bringing enhanced worker protections, expanded day‑one rights, and stricter obligations on employers from preventing harassment to maintaining updated leave records Florence’s advice underscores the importance of early preparation and careful policy alignment.
As the employment landscape evolves, Bellevue Law continues to help businesses navigate complex legislative developments, adapt their people practices, and mitigate legal risks with clarity and confidence.
See the full article here Employment Rights Act: practical implementation tips for small firms | ICAEW