The ERA 2025 Series with Edua Effiom
Five short episodes breaking down the Employment Rights Act 2025. What it means for your business, what changes are coming, and what you need to do now.
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What Just Happened? The Employment Rights Act 2025 in Plain English
The ERA 2025 has received Royal Assent. This is the most significant change in UK employment law in decades. If you employ staff, you need to understand what it means for your business.
Day One Rights: Sick Pay, Family Leave & the Fair Work Agency
From 6 April 2026, everything changes on day one of employment. Statutory sick pay, paternity and parental leave rights, the new Fair Work Agency, and tribunal awards for underpaid SSP and holiday pay.
Contracts & Working Patterns: Fire-and-Rehire, Predictable Hours & Flexible Working
Changing someone's contract? Using zero-hours arrangements? This episode covers the ERA 2025 changes that catch SMEs off guard most often.
Industrial Relations Reboot: Unions, Strikes & Collective Consultation
You might think this one doesn't apply to you. It might. And one part of it almost certainly does. Covers the key changes to union access, strike rules, and collective consultation.
Your SME Survival Guide: Probation, Policies & Your 2026-27 Roadmap
This is your action plan. Everything you need to do to make sure your business is protected as the ERA 2025 continues to roll out.
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All five episodes are available as video on YouTube. Same content, same practical advice, with Edua walking you through it on screen.
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The ERA 2025 Series is hosted by Edua Effiom, founder of Effi-HR Consulting. Edua helps UK small and medium-sized businesses handle their HR with confidence. Clear, practical guidance you can act on today.
Need help preparing for the changes? Get in touch with Edua
PRACTICAL HR ADVICE FOR UK SMALL BUSINESSES
The ERA 2025 Series with Edua Effiom
Five short episodes breaking down the Employment Rights Act 2025. What it means for your business, what changes are coming, and what you need to do now.
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