April’s UK Employment Law Shakeup: What’s Changed, What’s Emerging and What Employers Should Do Now

Most of the April 2026 employment law changes took effect on 6 April, with the Fair Work Agency formally launching the following day. Over the past week, further detail has also emerged through government guidance, consultation responses and regulatory updates, giving employers a clearer picture of how the reforms will operate in practice.... By: Paul Hastings LLP