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Updated to reflect that employers have more flexibility to use automated decision-making under measures in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, but that they must still have safeguards in place.
Updated to detail the number of employment law reforms in the 289 pages of the Employment Rights Act.
Updated throughout to reflect the Government's updated timeline on the introduction of the different reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Updated with a reference to Pal v Accenture, which confirmed how employee capability should be assessed.
Updated with a reference to Pal v Accenture, which explored the difference between “capability” and “some other substantial reason” dismissals.
Updated to reflect that the Government has confirmed that this change will take effect on 1 January 2027.
Updated with a reference to Chaudhry v Paperchase and Secretary of State for Business, which clarified the basic award of compensation for unfair dismissal.
Updated to reflect that enhanced redundancy protections will apply for employees taking, or returning, from bereaved partner's paternity leave.
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