Watch a recording of the webinar below.
Major changes to employment rights are coming — and union reps will be at the frontline of putting them into practice.
This webinar gives a timely, practical update on the Employment Rights Act, showing what the changes mean for workplace representation, casework, and negotiations.
You’ll hear directly from Kate Dearden, the minister responsible for employment rights, on what the changes mean in practice. Plus, Paul Nowak, general secretary of the TUC, will outline the national picture, and Jo Seery, employment rights expert from Thompsons Solicitors will explain how to apply the law effectively in real workplace situations.
Designed for reps at all levels, this session delivers clear guidance, practical insight, and the chance to ask your questions directly to experts.
Be ready to use the new rights confidently — secure your place today and join reps from across the movement for this essential briefing.
Speakers
 | KATE DEARDEN MP Kate is MP for Halifax and Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection. In this role, she leads on workers’ rights and is responsible for delivering and implementing the landmark Employment Rights Act 2025 Before entering Parliament, Kate worked for Community. Her experiences working for Community helped shape her commitment to strengthening employment rights and standing up for working people. |
 | PAUL NOWAK - TUC General Secretary Paul became a union member at 17 while working part-time at Asda, discovering early the importance of collective action. He joined the TUC in 2000, later becoming Regional Secretary and Head of Organising, supporting thousands of workplace campaigns. Paul has led major initiatives, including the fight for better pay and defending public sector pensions. During the pandemic, he played a central role in securing safer working guidance, championing fair treatment and stronger rights for millions of workers across the UK. |
 | JO SEERY - Thompsons Solicitors Jo is a highly experienced senior employment rights solicitor. She leads on training for the firm’s trade union clients and employment lawyers, advises on strategic approaches to employment law and industrial relations, and coordinates responses to government consultation exercises. Before joining Thompsons, Jo worked for a number of unions, including ASLEF, GPMU and BIFU, bringing extensive trade union experience to her role. |
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