From April 2026, Yorkshire businesses will face significant changes to payroll and employment law. New compliance requirements, expanded worker protections and the introduction of the Fair Work Agency will reshape how organisations manage people, pay and risk.

To help employers prepare, Ison Harrison Solicitors is partnering with Azets, a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, to deliver a practical, insight-led seminar in Bradford.

This exclusive event will bring together payroll, HR and employment law expertise giving businesses the clarity and confidence they need to stay compliant.

The Payroll & Employment Law Update Seminar is taking place on Wednesday 25 February 2026  at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford.

The event will begin with registration and networking from 9.00am with the seminar starting at 9.30am to 11.00am. Designed for business owners, HR managers, payroll professionals and finance leaders, it will help them to understand what’s changing and how to prepare.

A Joint Session Designed to Offer Complete Guidance

The session has been structured to cover both the technical payroll requirements and the employment law implications that will follow.

Payroll & Compliance Updates from Azets

Azets will provide expert insight into the wide-ranging payroll and regulatory changes coming into force. Their session will cover:

  • New six-year record-keeping requirements
  • The role and enforcement powers of the Fair Work Agency (FWA)
  • Key risk areas employers must prepare for in 2026
  • Practical planning to manage rising employment-related costs

This will help finance and HR teams understand how to remain compliant and avoid enforcement action.

Employment Law Changes Explained by Ison Harrison

While Azets focuses on payroll, Ison Harrison Solicitors will explore the employment law reforms that sit alongside these changes.

Ben Palmer, Partner and Head of Employment at Ison Harrison, will deliver a practical overview detailing what employers need to know, including:

  • Day-one rights for parental leave and Statutory Sick Pay
  • Updated paternity leave rules
  • Changes to sexual harassment legislation
  • New unfair dismissal rules
  • Wider reforms expected across 2026–2027

Ben will focus on the real-world HR and contractual implications, explaining what policies need updating, where risks may arise, and how employers can confidently prepare.

Why Attend?

These reforms will require businesses to align payroll, HR and legal teams more closely. This seminar offers:

  • Direct access to specialists from Azets and Ison Harrison
  • Clear, jargon-free explanations of complex legislation
  • Practical steps to implement changes internally
  • Time for Q&A and professional networking

If your business employs staff, this event will help you stay ahead of the changes and protect your organisation from unnecessary risk.

Preparing now will put your business in the strongest position for the year ahead. We look forward to welcoming you to this important update seminar.

Tickets for the Payroll & Employment Law Update Seminar are available to book online, alternatively you can find out more about Ison Harison’s Employment Law services.