On 12 October 2026, the UK government launched a consultation on whether the current whistleblowing framework is working effectively and, options for reform.   The whistleblowing framework came into force in 1999, and while it has been updated over time, there have been developments which have led to concerns that the framework may no longer work…

On 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing most claims in the Employment Tribunal increased from three months to six months. Although the reform does not alter the substance of employees’ employment rights, it represents an important change to the management of workplace disputes and the period for which employers remain exposed to potential…

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The Employment Rights Act 2025 requires employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union. The duty was originally due to take effect on 30 October, but the government has published a revised timetable postponing its introduction until January 2027. At the same time, it published its response to the consultation on…

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The Provision of Personnel (Accreditation) Act (Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling van arbeidskrachten) was published in the Official Gazette (Staatsblad) in 2024 and introduces a mandatory accreditation system for all businesses that supply workers to third parties in the Netherlands. The mandatory accreditation requirement is currently expected to apply from 1 January 2027.…

On 7 July 2026, the Dutch Senate adopted the Greater Security for Flexible Workers Act (Wet meer zekerheid flexwerkers), one of the key legislative reforms stemming from the Dutch labour market reform agenda. The legislation aims to reduce job insecurity for workers on flexible contracts and encourage more stable employment relationships.

Key reforms…

On 29 June 2026, the Dutch government published a draft bill implementing the EU Platform Work Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/2831). The internet consultation ran until 24 August 2026. Member States must transpose the Directive by 2 December 2026.

Scope of the Directive

The Directive applies to individuals whose platform-working relationship qualifies as employment under the…