Employment Rights Act 2025
Unfair dismissal changes: The 6-month clock starts ticking now

Unfair dismissal changes: The 6-month clock starts ticking now

The countdown to major changes in unfair dismissal law has begun. With the qualifying period expected to reduce to six months from January 2027, employers can no longer rely on a two-year window before unfair dismissal rights apply. This article explores why the six-month clock is already ticking and the practical steps businesses can take now to prepare.

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