Webcasts/Probation & dismissal rules: 2026 changes you can’t ignore
Jul 15, 2026 / 10:00 - 11:45
Probation & dismissal rules: 2026 changes you can’t ignore
Amanda Dawes
Seminar Presenter
Amanda has worked withing the documentation and advice teams for over 16 years at Peninsula. She is Level 7 CIPD credited and supported a wide variety of clients in all sectors from Care to Hospitality, ranging from SME's to corporate businesses, providing them with HR focused solutions.
Amanda Dawes
Seminar Presenter
Amanda has worked withing the documentation and advice teams for over 16 years at Peninsula. She is Level 7 CIPD credited and supported a wide variety of clients in all sectors from Care to Hospitality, ranging from SME's to corporate businesses, providing them with HR focused solutions.
About this upcoming session
Arguably the most contentious aspect of the Employment Rights Act 2025 are the imminent changes to unfair dismissal claims.
On 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for employees to make an unfair dismissal claim is being reduced from two years’ service to just six months, meaning 6.3 million people gain the right to claim unfair dismissal.
And because the law applies retrospectively, those recruit on the 1 July 2026 will be the first to benefit from having to wait only six months.
With so much to unpack, our employment law experts explain everything you need to know in this free webcast, such as:
Why you must review and refresh your probation periods
The risk of unlimited compensation claims
Understanding the implications of the law’s retrospective application