February 18, 2026
April 6, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
Doubling of maximum protective award for collective consultation breaches
Relaxed thresholds for statutory trade union recognition
Simplified balloting
Relaxed thresholds for industrial action
New trade union rights of access
New worker right to a statement of trade union rights
Better facilities for trade union representatives
New rights for equality representatives
Stronger protection against unfair practices
2027
Relaxed industrial action notice and mandate conditions
Extended unfair dismissal protection
New protection against detriment
New consultation trigger for collective redundancy
New protections against “fire and rehire” practices
Extended blacklisting protection