academy+ launches free CPD-certified course to help employers prepare for the Employment Rights Act

academy+ is pleased to announce the launch of its new, free CPD-certified course: Preparing for the Employment Rights Act, designed to help employers, HR leaders and senior managers understand what’s changing, what’s coming next, and the practical steps they can take now. 

This course has been made available to everyone – not just current clients – to ensure all businesses are prepared for the changes that lie ahead.

About the Employment Rights Act

The Employment Rights Act represents the most significant reform of UK employment law in a generation. Announced in 2024, the reforms are expected to be phased in between 2025 and 2027, meaning organisations will face multiple compliance checkpoints over the next few years.

Providing a clear roadmap for HR and senior leaders

This short (one hour), practical course explains what the Act covers and why it matters for employers, including:

• Key themes (such as day-one rights, redundancy consultation and wider workforce reform).
• Likely timings and phases of implementation.
• HR actions needed to reduce risk and prepare policies, contracts and communications. 

It’s designed for employers, HR leaders and senior managers who need to:

• Understand how the new legislation affects workplace policies and employment contracts.
• Lead organisational change through restructuring, consultation, or collective bargaining.
• Promote equality and secure workplaces.
• Navigate legal and cultural shifts in employee voice, representation and fairness. 

By the end of the course, learners will understand:

• How the Act reforms employment rights.
• Key timings and phases of implementation.
• Practical HR responsibilities.
• How to anticipate risks of non-compliance and strengthen engagement, reputation and fair work.

Learners can also download a practical summary of the key reforms employers need to know, making it easier to brief stakeholders and prioritise next steps.

To access the free course or find out more, click here.

About academy+

academy+ offers compliance training alongside personal and professional development resources. Clients and customers include UK SMEs, public sector and enterprise organisations, and individual learners, via its platforms including Staff Skills academy+ and New Skills academy+. 

For further information or sales enquiries, please contact:

Paul Joyce
Chief Commercial Officer
Academy Plus Group Limited t/a academy+
paul@academypl.us