Unfair dismissal: Changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025
Access the guidance and resources you need to implement and understand changes to unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 2025
Access the guidance and resources you need to implement and understand changes to unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 2025
The Employment Rights Act 2025 will reduce the unfair dismissal qualifying period to six months. This new right will apply to any employees who have from that six months service on 1 January 2027. The unfair dismissal compensation cap will also be removed. This page brings together the resources and information you need to understand what’s changing, when it’s happening and how to apply the changes in your organisation.
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Join this webinar to understand what’s changing and the impact of new unfair dismissal qualifying service periods as well as the removal of the compensation cap as outlined in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and get practical tips on how to best handle and manage performance issues proactively and earlier in the employment relationship
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Changes to the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will impact a range of processes. Log in to use these infographics to understand the key dates and implications for your practice.
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Changes to the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will impact a range of processes. Use this checklist to help plan how you will apply the changes in your organisation
Explore resources to help you comply with changes to unfair dismissal.
Please note, these resources outline the current legislation that governs unfair dismissal and should still be followed until any changes come into force (expected dates are outlined on the Employment Rights Act 2025 tracker). We will update the content once any changes are enforced.
Overview of current legal requirements relating to dismissal
Information on the law surrounding dismissal procedures
This online course guides you through how to facilitate or support a disciplinary, dismissal or grievance procedure
Online course on grievance, discipline and dismissalsPlease note: While every care has been taken in compiling this content, CIPD cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. These notes are not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.
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