Closing the gaps: how the 2026 Employment Rights Bill transforms workplace inclusion

Event information

Discover what the Employment Rights Bill 2026 means for workplace inclusion. This session explores the reforms that directly affect the experiences, safety and progression of underrepresented groups at work.

We’ll break down the key D&I related changes — from strengthened gender pay gap requirements and menopause action planning to enhanced protections around harassment, whistleblowing, and workplace safety.

The session will also cover updates on paternity leave, unpaid parental leave, sick pay improvements, and the new Adult Social Care Negotiating Body, offering clarity on how these changes support fairer, more equitable working environments.

Packed with practical guidance, this webinar will help you understand how to embed these reforms into your culture, policies, and everyday practice to ensure your organisation is not only compliant but truly inclusive.

Key benefits

• Understand the D&I impact of the Employment Rights Bill.
• Strengthen organisational retention, wellbeing, and trust.
• Key updates on how the Bill shapes gender equality, menopause support, and workplace safety.

About the speakers

Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplace Strategy & Policy, ACAS Julie is a Diversity and Inclusion specialist with over 20 years’ experience, gained within the public and voluntary sector. As Head of Inclusive Workplace Strategy & Policy at ACAS, Julie is responsible for leading Acas’ Inclusive Workplaces strategy & policy programme to drive more inclusive workplaces across the UK. She has successfully developed and delivered strategic D&I initiatives relating to employment and service delivery and is one of the country’s most experienced professionals in this field.

Session chair: Marcia Dyce, Inclusion & Career Stage Manager, ICAEW Marcia is a Communities Manager at ICAEW, looking after Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Finance, New Members, Career Breakers and was instrumental in the setup of the Black Members Community. She organises frequent networking events, webinars and workshops for the Communities and facilitates on panel discussions with numerous topics across the business.

CPD hours

ICAEW's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations require a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this event could contribute up to 1hr of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the event booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

Costs

ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join. This event is organised by the Diversity & Inclusion Community. Please click here to join online.