CPD Standards Office accreditedEmployment Rights Act 2025 Training
From 30 October 2026, the Equality Act 2010 requires employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their staff, including harassment by third parties. Lift College's 2 hour online course gives you a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate on the day you pass, which employers can verify, plus a free refresher every 12 months.
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Employment Rights Act 2025 Training
You can do Employment Rights Act 2025 training online in the UK with Lift College's Employment Rights Act 2025 Training course. It is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, covering what the Employment Rights Act 2025 is and how it is being brought in, the measures already in force in 2026, the sexual harassment and third-party harassment duties that took effect on 30 October 2026, the January 2027 changes to unfair dismissal, union rights and tipping, the March and April 2027 wave on fire and rehire, menopause and gender action plans, bereavement leave and collective redundancy, the later changes to flexible working, pregnancy protection and non-disclosure agreements, and what managers should do now. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 12 months because the Act is being commenced in stages, and the refresher is free.
The government's timeline, updated on 22 October 2026, sets out what has already happened. From 6 April 2026: day-one paternity leave and unpaid parental leave, statutory sick pay from the first day of absence with no lower earnings limit, stronger whistleblowing protection for people who report sexual harassment, and a simpler union recognition process. From 7 April 2026: the Fair Work Agency. From 1 October 2026: six months, not three, to bring an employment tribunal claim. From 30 October 2026: employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees, must not permit harassment of their employees by third parties such as customers, patients, pupils' parents or contractors, and the minister can specify evidence-based steps employers must take.
Then the next wave. From 1 January 2027 the qualifying period for unfair dismissal falls to six months and compensatory awards are uncapped, employers must tell workers of their right to join a union, and tipping law is strengthened. March 2027 brings fire and rehire protections; April 2027 brings mandatory gender equality and menopause action plans, bereavement leave including pregnancy loss, wider blacklisting protections and organisation-wide collective redundancy thresholds; and later in 2027 come restrictions on NDAs in harassment cases, enhanced dismissal protection for pregnant women and new mothers, flexible working changes and umbrella company regulation. This course turns each of those into what a manager needs to know, decide and record, and it tells you when to get HR or legal advice rather than guess.
- Explain what the Employment Rights Act 2025 does and how it is being commenced in stages through 2027
- Describe the measures in force since April 2026: day-one paternity and unpaid parental leave, statutory sick pay from day one, whistleblowing protection for sexual harassment, the Fair Work Agency and union changes
- Apply the 30 October 2026 duties: all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and not permitting harassment of your staff by third parties
- Explain the 1 October 2026 six-month tribunal time limit and the 1 January 2027 changes to unfair dismissal, union rights and tipping
- Prepare for the 2027 wave: fire and rehire, menopause and gender action plans, bereavement leave, blacklisting, collective redundancy, NDAs, pregnancy protection and flexible working
- Recognise the decisions that now carry more risk: probation, dismissal inside six months, changing terms, handling a complaint about a customer, and rota and shift changes
- Record what you did and why, and know when to involve HR, Acas or a lawyer
6 short modules, 2 hours in total.
The Act and how it arrives
Why the Act was passed, the Plan to Make Work Pay, the phased timetable from Royal Assent in December 2025 to late 2027, what is in force, what is coming, and where Northern Ireland differs.
Knowledge checkIn force since 2026: leave, sick pay, whistleblowing and the Fair Work Agency
Day-one paternity and unpaid parental leave, bereaved partners' paternity leave, statutory sick pay from day one with no lower earnings limit, whistleblowing protection for sexual harassment reports, the Fair Work Agency, union recognition and balloting changes, and the six-month tribunal limit.
Knowledge checkThe harassment duties from 30 October 2026
All reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, what reasonable steps look like in practice, the new duty not to permit third-party harassment by customers, clients, patients, parents and contractors, the uplift in compensation, and how a manager handles a complaint about someone who is not staff.
Knowledge checkJanuary 2027: unfair dismissal, union rights and tips
The six-month qualifying period and uncapped awards, what that means for probation, performance management and dismissal, the duty to inform workers of the right to join a union, and the strengthened tipping rules for hospitality and service businesses.
Knowledge checkThe 2027 wave: fire and rehire, menopause plans, bereavement and the rest
Fire and rehire protections, gender equality and menopause action plans, bereavement leave including pregnancy loss, blacklisting and AI, collective redundancy thresholds, NDA restrictions, pregnancy and new-mother protection, flexible working and umbrella companies, with the timetable for each.
Knowledge checkWhat to do now
Reviewing contracts, probation and absence procedures, a harassment risk assessment and action plan, training and records, handling grievances and dismissals under the new rules, and when to involve HR, Acas or a lawyer.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate is issued the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You manage, supervise or recruit staff and need to know what has changed
- You work in HR and want a plain-English briefing for your managers
- You run a business and want to know what to change and when
- You work in hospitality, retail, care, health or education where third-party harassment is a real risk
- You handle probation, absence, dismissal or redundancy decisions
Your CPD accredited certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records that you completed Employment Rights Act 2025 Training with Lift College. It shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 12 months on.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD accredited certificate as a PDF the same day you pass, carrying the CPD Standards Office mark, our provider number 51289, a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
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The law this course supports
Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act: timeline update (GOV.UK, updated 22 October 2026)
The government's own list of which measures took effect on which date in 2026, and the dates planned through 2027. The course follows this timeline and is refreshed as it changes.
Read the legislation →Equality Act 2010, section 40A (as inserted by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 and amended by the Employment Rights Act 2025)
Since October 2024 employers have had a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. From 30 October 2026 that duty is to take all reasonable steps, and employers must not permit third parties to harass their employees. Applies in England, Wales and Scotland.
Read the legislation →Employment Rights Act 1996
The main statute on individual employment rights, including unfair dismissal, which the 2025 Act amends: from 1 January 2027 the qualifying period falls from two years to six months and the cap on compensatory awards is removed for dismissals from that date.
Read the legislation →Acas: Employment Rights Act 2025
Acas's practical guidance for employers and workers on each measure as it comes into force, and the codes of practice that will accompany some of them.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
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Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 12 months. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
Buying Employment Rights Act 2025 Training for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. The price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
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| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and no minimum order.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
Provider 51289. Every CPD course is an accredited CPD activity.
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Questions about Employment Rights Act 2025 Training
Is this course legal advice?
No. It is a manager's briefing on the Employment Rights Act 2025, following the government's published timeline, with a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289). It tells you what has changed, what is coming and what to do now, and it tells you when a decision needs HR, Acas or a lawyer.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. Employment Rights Act 2025 Training is an accredited CPD activity with the CPD Standards Office, the UK's research-led CPD accreditation body. Lift College Limited is a CPD Standards Office accredited provider (provider number 51289), and your certificate carries the CPD Standards Office mark and our provider number so an employer or professional body can check it.
What changed on 30 October 2026?
Two harassment measures came into force. Employers must now take all reasonable steps, not just reasonable steps, to prevent sexual harassment of their employees, and they must not permit their employees to be harassed by third parties such as customers, patients, parents or contractors. Module 3 covers what reasonable steps look like and how to handle a complaint about someone who is not a member of staff.
When does the two-year unfair dismissal rule change?
For dismissals from 1 January 2027 the qualifying period falls to six months and compensatory awards are uncapped. The course explains what that means for probation, performance management and dismissal decisions taken in the second half of a new starter's first year.
Does the Act apply in Northern Ireland?
Most of the Act applies in England, Wales and Scotland. Employment law in Northern Ireland is largely devolved, and the course notes where the position differs. Scotland has one small timing difference on the tribunal time limit for breach of contract claims (9 November 2026).
What does this course not cover?
It does not cover pay rates, pensions, immigration or the detailed trade union provisions beyond what a manager needs to know. It is not a substitute for your own employment contracts, policies or legal advice on a particular case.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 12 months. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 2 hours of learning, shown on your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study Employment Rights Act 2025 Training in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do Employment Rights Act 2025 training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Employment Rights Act 2025 Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, written for managers and HR staff in workplaces across England, Wales and Scotland, with the Northern Ireland position noted. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online Employment Rights Act 2025 training take?
Employment Rights Act 2025 Training is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
How much does Employment Rights Act 2025 Training cost online?
Lift College's Employment Rights Act 2025 Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account.
How is Employment Rights Act 2025 Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 6 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Employment Rights Act 2025 Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 2 hours of learning in one sitting or across several. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
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