The Employment Rights Act: Preparing Your Organisation for Change 2026

25/02/2026, 11:00 (GMT) Add To Calendar
Global Underwater Hub - Newcastle

Booking closes at 12pm on 24 February 2026. Link below in the event page. For enquiries or further info contact: events@theguh.co.uk

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The Employment Rights Act: Preparing Your Organisation for Change 
 
Date: 25th February 2026 
Time: 11am-1pm Lunch Included  
 
 
Round Table  
Join us for a focused round table discussion led by Alan Kennedy, Director in Ward Hadaway’s Employment team, offering clear insight into the forthcoming Employment Rights Act and what it could mean for employers. The session will explore the key proposals within the Act, highlight the potential risks and opportunities for businesses and examine the practical implications for businesses operating across the underwater and subsea sectors. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, share experiences and gain a deeper understanding of how to prepare for changes that may impact employment practices, workforce management and compliance in the months ahead. This event provides a great opportunity for members to stay ahead of the regulatory changes impacting their businesses. 
 
 
Topics which will guide our discussion:
  • Understanding the key content within the Employment Rights Act and how this may impact employers 
  • Preparing for potential changes to employment status, worker rights and contract structures 
  • Managing the practical implications for workforce planning and resourcing models 
  • Assessing the Act's impact on recruitment, retention and employee engagement 
  • Consider what businesses can do now to prepare for phased implementation 
 
Who Should Attend:
  • HR professionals
  • Senior Leaders and Business Owners 
  • Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Leads 
  • Operations Directors and Managers with workforce responsibilities 
  • In-house counsel 
  • Team members involved in organisational policy, workforce planning or employment strategy 
 
To ensure a confidential and collaborative session, we are unable to accept non-member registrations from professional services businesses that compete with our speakers. 
 
 
 
Booking details
 
GUH member individual ticket:    Free
Non-member individual ticket:    £50 + VAT
 
 
Booking for this event will close on Tuesday, 24th February at 12:00.
Please note that ticket prices on the booking page are inclusive of VAT.  For details of our event terms and conditions, click here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Venue information:
This event will take place in the event studio at Global Underwater Hub's premises at Walker Riverside, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The office is situated opposite Shepherd Offshore's Offshore Technology Park. There is an onsite car park.  A regular bus service is accessible within a short walk, while Newcastle Central Railway Station is within reach by taxi.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Underwater Hub
1 Wincomblee Road Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE6 3PF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About Global Underwater Hub
Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors.   A member-led organisation, GUH represents the diverse range of businesses operating across the UK’s £9.4billion underwater industry, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and growth.
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