‌Individuals will have greater protection from unfair dismissal at six months of employment, rather than two years as it stands currently. ‌Professional Footballers’ Association have already discussed the potential benefits of the ERA in meetings with the leagues and clubs. Football clubs could be among those hit hardest by the law change with the turnover of personnel a common part of the game. Joe McMorrow, a partner in the employment law practice at Pinsent Masons, told the Guardian that the ERA would have major consequences for football clubs. Article continues belowSo even players who leave once their contracts expire would still have certain employment rights.

Source: Daily Mirror March 19, 2026 12:14 UTC