United Kingdom: Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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New UK Dismissal Rules: What Raised Protections Mean For Global Employers (Video)
Significant changes to UK employment law are set to take effect at the end of 2026, reducing the unfair dismissal qualifying period from two years to just six months and removing the statutory cap on compensation. These reforms will substantially increase potential liability for multinational employers with UK operations, requiring immediate attention to recruitment, performance management, and termination practices.
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Updated Implementation Timetable
The Department for Business and Trade has released a comprehensive timeline detailing when key provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 will come into force, bringing significant changes to workplace rights, trade union powers, and employer obligations. From electronic balloting rights to extended tribunal time limits and strengthened harassment protections, these reforms will fundamentally reshape the employment landscape over the next two years.
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Blacks
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Unfair Dismissal Changes From 1 January 2027: Top 10 Areas Of Impact
From January 2027, UK employees will gain unfair dismissal rights after just six months of service, and the compensatory award cap will be removed entirely. How will these sweeping changes reshape recruitment, probation periods, performance management, and settlement negotiations? This analysis explores ten critical areas where employers must adapt their practices and prepare for a fundamentally different employment landscape.
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Lewis Silkin
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Unlimited Compensation After Only Six Months Of Employment
UK employers face a dramatic shift in employment law as unfair dismissal protections expand significantly from January 2027. The qualifying period drops from two years to just six months, while compensation caps are eliminated entirely, creating unlimited liability for wrongful terminations. These changes demand immediate action on probationary periods, recruitment processes, and performance management strategies.
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Winston Taylor
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Duncan Lewis Launches Free Employment Law Video Series (30 June 2026)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors unveils a comprehensive video series addressing critical employment law matters, from grievance procedures and whistleblowing protections to discrimination claims and settlement negotiations. Each video breaks down complex legal rights and workplace protections into practical guidance for employees navigating challenging situations. The series covers upcoming legislative changes and provides actionable steps for workers facing unfair treatment, redundancy, or dismissal.
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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors
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What’s In The Employment Rights Act?
The Employment Rights Act introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law, from reducing unfair dismissal qualifying periods to strengthening trade union rights and banning exploitative practices. This comprehensive dashboard breaks down each reform by topic, clarifying current legal positions and what they will become under the Act, with detailed implementation timelines and practical guidance for employers navigating this transformative legislation.
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Lewis Silkin
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