The reduction of the qualifying period for protection from unfair dismissal is one of the most significant workplace reforms contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025. In our recent webinar on the subject, attendees asked about the implications of the changes for the use of fixed-term contracts.
Multinational organisations are constantly in need of highly skilled staff and may consider fixed-term contracts as a strategic and flexible tool when hiring in a new market. Depending on the country at hand, fixed-term contracts may be a popular choice or an exceptional resource. But are they the right choice for your organisation?
The Workers (Predicable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has now received Royal Assent. But will it fix the problem of zero hours contracts and precarious work? Probably not, says XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman, who casts an eye over Labour's plans for a "New Deal" and points to a forgotten proposal with the potential to make a real difference.
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Commentary and insights: HR and legal information and guidance relating to fixed-term contracts.