Labour Reforms When firing gets harder, hiring slows As Labour’s new dismissal framework nears, firms are moving to cut risk early iStock.com/cagkansayin Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Friday 26 June 2026 Since passage of the Labour government’s landmark Employment Rights Act, UK employers have had 1 January 2027 circled in red on their calendars. 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... Compliance Labour holds fast to ditching unfair dismissal award cap Disputes Calls for urgent reform as tribunal backlog spirals Disputes Lawyers set out proposals to tackle UK tribunal backlog Labour Reforms HR on the clock as sweeping ERA changes come into force