Wyred Up EduSocial. HR & Employment Law Essential Update 2026

Wyre employers - 173 changes in employment law take effect from this April. Are you ready?

Change is a coming - The Employment Rights Act 2025 has seen the biggest change to employment rights law in a generation and there are 173 pieces of it. This essential update will provide Wyre business owners and employers with clear and practical updates on new HR and employment law obligations. The evening aims to support both established and new employers and encourage business collaboration.

Network with fellow business owners in the borough and further afield, and mull over current topics with a bite to eat and a drink after work.

Host and Audience:
Wyred Up is Wyre's leading and largest business network, run by the Economic Development Team at Wyre Council. The event is open to all businesses of all sizes in Wyre. Businesses from Fylde and Blackpool are welcome, 

Why Attend?

• Learn:  The key aspects and changes introduced by new legislation. To effectively handle, or seek advice regarding, HR in order to meet compliance requirements.

• Grow: Identify growth opportunities, access resources for workforce sustainability and business expansion.

• Connect: Build valuable partnerships with fellow local businesses.

What will be covered?

• Employment Law Updates - Minimum wage changes, zero hours rules, holiday pay, contract requirements, handling grievances.

• Health and Safety and Martyn's Law: Overview of new legal duties and practical next steps.

• Guidance for New or Growing Employers: Payroll setup, insurance, onboarding and record keeping.

• Support available: Leadership and workforce training, potential funding for growth and innovation opportunities. 

• Collaborative Growth: An evening where local businesses in Wyre and the Fylde Coast can discuss the potential to work more collaboratively, relationships key to many supply chains; rural, urban and seafront. 

The events guest speakers are from MYHR Consultancy and the Lancashire Skills Hub.

£15 per ticket includes a light bite, refreshments and free parking. If you do not attend the event, no refund will be issued. This ensures responsible sign-up and helps everyone involved manage their time and costs effectively.

Book now – limited seats available.

Why attend?
Here’s what attendees said after our last Wyred Up EduSocial:
🗨️ “The Wyred Up EduSocial was a great event, giving realistic tips, knowledge and advice in a relaxed and informative way…”
🗨️ “I found the event incredibly valuable… the power of collaboration between small businesses… Overall, it was a fantastic event that left me inspired, better informed, and keen for the next one.”