Bargaining update July 2026

thumbnail of 2Bargaining briefing July 2026

This summer has seen record breaking heat and drought in the UK, including unprecedented wildfires in Scotland. The issue of extreme heat in the workplace, and worker protections from it, is more relevant than ever. This bargianing update covers existing laws around working in heat, and outlines areas of opportunity for bargaining on this issue. This update also covers new parts of the Employment Rights Act which will shortly come into force, and recent pay settlements.