The new unfair dismissal landscape: managing risk from day one

21st Jul 2026 - 12:30 PM to 01:15 PM 21st Jul 2026 - 12:30 PM to 01:15 PM

Planned changes to unfair dismissal rights, due to come into force in January 2027 under the Employment Rights Act 2025, are set to significantly increase risk for employers.

With the qualifying period reducing to six months and the compensation cap being removed, the traditional “low risk” early employment window is narrowing rapidly.

Our employment team are hosting a webinar which will explore what these changes mean in practice, why tribunals are likely to scrutinise decisions much earlier, and how employers can adapt. We will cover practical steps across recruitment, induction and probation management, and highlight how stronger processes, better training and clear documentation can help mitigate the increased exposure to claims.

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Please complete the form below to sign up for the webinar. You will then be sent details with the event and a link to join. We look forward to you joining us for what will be a valuable session as the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 continues.

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