Employment Rights Act 2025: What the 2026 SSP and Family Leave Changes Mean for Building Engineering Employers

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The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to transform workplace rights across the UK, with major reforms coming into force from April 2026. For employers in the
building engineering services sector, these changes will directly impact how you manage absence, support employees, and plan workforce costs.  

Led by Paula Samuels, Head of Employment Affairs at BESA, the Employment Affairs team is already helping members prepare with practical, sector-specific guidance.

Here’s what you need to know, and how to get ahead.