The government’s trade union reform programme reaches a major milestone on 30 October 2026, when several significant changes come into force.
The one that’s causing the most angst for employers is the new right for trade unions to access workplaces which gives them a formal route to meet, recruit, organise and represent workers. Â
Join our employment law specialists for a practical webinar exploring what is changing, what you need to know, and the steps you can take now to prepare with confidence. Â
Throughout the session we’ll cover: Â
- The new trade union right of access and how it is expected to operate in practice, and what you need to think about if you receive a request
- The new requirement to inform employees of their right to join a trade union – what do you have to say and how often do you have to say it?
- New rights and protections for trade union representatives
- How extended protections against being subject to a detriment for employees who take part in industrial action will work in practice.
This webinar will provide clear, practical guidance to help you understand the changes, minimise risk and stay ahead of the new requirements.
This session is designed for HR, in-house counsel, senior leaders and those responsible for compliance, risk and workplace culture.
Please register to secure your place.Â
We hope you are able to join us.
Sarah is a Partner in the serious injury team at Irwin Mitchell. Sarah specialises in complex cases involving life changing injuries and has a particular expertise in neurotrauma; bringing claims for both adults and children who have suffered a brain injury.
She is accredited as a brain injury specialist by the APIL injury Accreditation Scheme and has close links with Headway having been appointed as a Trustee of Headway East London in 2013.
Sarah is also a committee member for the Acquired Brain Injury Forum for London (ABIL) and is keen to raise awareness of acquired brain injury across London and the UK.
Sarah is passionate about rehabilitation and has extensive experience of securing early interim payments so that she can put rehabilitation in place for her clients to ensure that their rehabilitation can start as soon as possible.
