We are pleased to launch the first in a new series of employment law podcasts, designed to provide practical insights for employers across all sectors, with a particular focus on issues affecting the housing sector.

In this episode, Libby Hubbard and I discuss the proposed trade union access provisions under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and explore what these mean for employers.

The Government's proposals are set to introduce a new framework governing trade union access to workplaces. While the details are still evolving, employers should be considering now how these changes could affect their operations, workforce engagement and industrial relations strategies.

In this practical discussion, we:

• Explain the proposed trade union access rights and the policy objectives behind them.
• Consider the potential implications for employers.
• Examine the particular challenges and opportunities.
• Outline practical steps organisations can take now to prepare.

Whether you are an HR professional, senior leader or in-house legal adviser, this podcast offers a useful overview of one of the key employment law reforms on the horizon and highlights the practical considerations employers should be thinking about now.

🎧 Listen now to hear Libby and Katherine's discussion on what the proposed trade union access rights could mean for your organisation