Unfair Dismissal: What Employers Need to Know for January 2027
Sophie Forrest
Jun 13
1 min read
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is bringing important changes for employers.
The qualifying period for unfair dismissal is changing – and employers need to be preparing now. From January 2027, the qualifying period is set to reduce from two years to six months.
What could this mean for your business, your probation periods and your employment contracts?
In our latest video, our CEO Sophie Forrest-Lavery explains what employers need to know and why it’s important to start reviewing your processes now.





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