Where to Find Acas Updates on Employment Law Changes

Acas publishes employment law updates in the News and updates section of its website (acas.org.uk), and you can have new items sent to you by signing up for free email updates. The site currently tracks which laws have already changed under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and which further changes are expected in 2026 and 2027, alongside topical news such as the consultation on updates to the flexible working Code.

What the updates section covers

The News and updates area mixes short news items with blog posts written by Acas staff. Recent examples shown on the site include:

• Flexible working Code consultation — a blog post by Calum Carson, Acas Senior Policy Adviser, explaining why the Acas Code on flexible working is changing and how to take part in the consultation (dated 26 October 2026).
• Trade union law — a news item reporting that nearly 1 in 5 bosses are not confident about implementing new trade union law (dated 23 October 2026).
• Employment Rights Act 2025 — a page setting out which laws have already changed and other changes expected in 2026 and 2027 (page updated 27 October 2026).

This makes the section useful both for headline developments and for a consolidated view of what has changed versus what is still coming.

How to follow changes as they happen

1. Check the Employment Rights Act 2025 page first. It is the single page the site presents as the summary of implemented and expected changes, so it is the quickest way to see the current position rather than reading individual news items.
2. Browse News and updates for context. Blog posts and news items explain the reasoning behind a change and, in the case of consultations, how to get involved.
3. Sign up for emails. The site offers a "Sign up for emails" link for free updates from Acas, which is the practical way to avoid checking the site manually.

What to keep in mind

• Dates on the site are specific (for example, 26 and 27 October 2026), so treat any summary as a snapshot and re-check the Employment Rights Act 2025 page before relying on it for a decision.
• The updates describe legal changes and consultations; they are general information rather than advice on your own situation.
• Acas describes its advice as free and impartial for employers and employees in England, Wales and Scotland, and also offers templates, dispute resolution services and training if an update prompts action in your workplace.

For most readers, the efficient routine is: Employment Rights Act 2025 page for the state of play, News and updates for explanation, and email updates so new items reach you.