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.
Su Apps and Hayley Marles hosted a webinar exploring what these changes mean in practice, why tribunals are likely to scrutinise decisions much earlier, and how employers can adapt. We covered practical steps across recruitment, induction and probation management, and highlighted how stronger processes, better training and clear documentation can help mitigate the increased exposure to claims.
For more information, please contact our employment team.
Employment webinar: the new unfair dismissal landscape: managing risk from day one
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