As unfair dismissal protections tighten, many organisations are now rethinking how they operate their probationary periods. We explore how organisations are responding in light of the upcoming changes and what this means for probationary practices.
Updated to confirm that the removal of the unfair dismissal compensation cap applies to dismissals where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027. This gives HR extra clarity on exactly when their employer faces increased financial risks if it gets a dismissal wrong.
Updated to confirm that the reduction in the unfair dismissal qualifying period applies to dismissals where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027. This gives HR extra clarity on exactly when their employer faces increased risks if it gets a dismissal wrong.
Employment law expert Darren Newman breaks down one of the most significant reforms contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025: the reduction in the qualifying period for protection from unfair dismissal from two years to six months. This is a change HR can't afford to ignore.