5 legal changes every manager needs to know

with Angie Crush & Sandra Porter, hosted by Amy Rosoman

10am | 18th September | 45 mins

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Are your managers ready for the UK's biggest employment law changes ever?

The upcoming Employment Rights Bill will reshape the workplace for every UK employer – and managers will be on the front line.

From day-one unfair dismissal rights to zero-hours contract reforms and stronger harassment protections, these changes bring new responsibilities, higher compliance risks, and the need for clear policies and confident leadership.

If you’re a people manager, line manager, small business owner or HR professional, this on-demand webinar will help you get ahead.

You’ll learn the essentials from both a legal and a people-management perspective – so you can lead your team with confidence and make sure you're doing things by the book.

What you'll take away from this on-demand webinar

Practical advice on applying the new rules in real workplace situations.
Scenarios and examples to help managers handle issues with confidence.
A clear picture of when the Employment Rights Bill changes will take effect.
An action plan with guidance for updating policies, processes and training.

What we cover

We covered these five key topics:

Day-one right to claim unfair dismissal - how the removal of probation thresholds will impact employers, and the steps managers need to take to adapt processes.
Ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts/guaranteed hours after 12 weeks - what the reforms mean in practice and how to prepare contracts and communications.
Removal of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) waiting day and lower earnings limit - boosting sick pay access, especially for lower-paid and zero-hours staff, and the policy updates required.
Stronger protections and duties to prevent workplace sexual harassment - including third-party harassment, plus restrictions on discriminatory acts, and how managers can take "all reasonable steps" to comply.
Flexible and hybrid rights for working - understanding the entitlements and how to update policies, training, and day-to-day management practices.

Why this matters for managers

Many of the changes will apply from the very first day of employment. That means managers – not just HR – need to understand and apply them correctly. Without the right knowledge, mistakes can lead to costly claims, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Our experts break down each change into clear, actionable steps so you can prepare now – not scramble later.

Join our Breathe Partners, employment law and HR experts, Angie Crush from The Omny Group and Sandra Porter from HR Dept Elmbridge, as they share their knowledge on this on-demand webinar.

Angie Crush Head of Employment Law Omny Group

As Head of Employment Law with over 25 years of experience, Angie leads her team with a sharp focus on providing strategic, commercially driven advice that helps businesses navigate workforce challenges and achieve their goals.

Known for her clear, practical guidance, Angie likes to solve client problems quickly and efficiently.

She works directly with business owners, boards, and HR teams, as well as having a niche in dealing with senior executive exits.

Outside of work, Angie can be found either competing in Hyrox competitions, with 3 under her belt and 2 more booked for later this year. And... pole volting - where despite taking it up only 7 years ago, she's ranked 3rd in Britain for her age category.

Sandra Porter (Chartered FCIPD) Managing Director HR Dept Elmbridge

Sandra Porter (FCIPD) has a corporate background at Board level HR, including for Starbucks Coffee Company, and has been running the HR Dept Elmbridge, an HR consultancy supporting small and medium-sized businesses, for the last 9 years.

Sandra and her team work with business owners to navigate the challenges that the current climate of employee relations and changing legislation brings to small businesses.

What our customers say about our webinars

‘Provided great insight’

"The webinar was so well hosted and structured by Amy at Breathe. Jason and Helen provided a great insight into proposed changes, they explained everything clearly and concisely. They also signposted listeners to some really useful websites to find out more about these topics."

Sarah Dixon People Experience Assistant

'One of the best webinars I've ever attended’

“It was such a valuable 45 mins and one of the best webinars I’ve ever attended. I’m still buzzing from the really useful information and tips and information to the point of promoting it to anyone who will listen!”

Donna Cumberlidge Chief Officer

‘The speakers were excellent’

"First webinar I've watched with Breathe and it was fab, a great topic and the speakers were excellent. Loved the layout and interactive aspect of the webinar. Such a big topic, I hope we could do session 2 and carry on with the conversation!"

Gemma Burgess Practice Manager

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