Restructuring What the UK’s Employment Rights Act means for restructurings and distressed acquisitions Businesses will need to start consultation processes earlier and carefully consider workforce reductions under new legislation iStock.com/Nuthawut Somsuk Image Jo Johnson Director, Squire Patton Boggs Wednesday 18 March 2026 As most will know, the Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most far‑reaching overhaul of UK employment law in decades. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Restructuring Ethical restructurings in the age of “AI washing” Restructuring Tone-deaf bosses risk torpedoing already fragile labour relations Restructuring Fire and rehire: ELA’s verdict on new code of practice Restructuring ECJ mass dismissal rulings stress importance of adequate notice