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 comply with the changes.
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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
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