12.11.2025

Are your people processes ready for new employment laws?

The landscape for employers is shifting fast with Government reforms soon to take effect. The Employment Rights Bill and the State Pension Age review will change how manufacturers manage people, pay and compliance.

The changes will affect everything from flexible working and worker status to managing older employees and retirement planning. Employers need to stay informed and be ready to adapt before new requirements come into force.

Prepare now to get ahead of changes

Manufacturers are already dealing with a complex mix of workforce challenges. Skills shortages, pay pressures and an ageing workforce are shaping day-to-day decisions. Policy change adds another layer of risk for those without up-to-date processes and documentation in place.

Preparing early helps employers stay compliant and confident. It also creates the space to focus on people strategy, not just paperwork.

Now is the time to review how your contracts, policies and people practices align with upcoming legislation.

What employers should do next

  1. Review HR documentation: Check that contracts, policies and handbooks reflect current legislation and prepare for the changes ahead.
  2. Update people processes: Ensure your HR systems, employee data and procedures are aligned with new rights and reporting requirements.
  3. Train and upskill your managers: Managers are the first line of compliance. Equip them with the knowledge they need through practical HR and employment law training.
  4. Seek expert advice early: Take a proactive approach to employment relations. Early support reduces risk around redundancy, TUPE, grievances and disciplinary issues.
  5. Protect employee data: Review your data protection practices, including DSAR and GDPR processes, to make sure you remain compliant as new regulations evolve.

How Make UK can help

We combine policy insight with hands-on HR expertise to help employers stay ahead of change.

Our support includes:

  • HR documentation reviews to align contracts, policies and handbooks with current and future legislation.
  • Employee relations consultancy to manage redundancy, TUPE and complex casework confidently.
  • Policy-led HR advice that links real-world practice with the latest government developments.
  • HR and employment law training to prepare managers for new compliance duties.
  • DSAR and GDPR support to safeguard employee data and legal compliance.

We help employers understand what is changing, what it means for them and how to respond effectively.

If you want support getting your people processes ready for upcoming legislation, get in touch. Email [email protected] or call 0808 168 5874.