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How will the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes to unfair dismissal affect the use of fixed-term contracts?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 will reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims to six months from January 2027. Darren Newman examines what this means for employers using fixed-term contracts and how to manage associated dismissal risks.
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Bringing advocacy to the workplace – showing up for immigrant colleagues
This article explores how colleagues and managers can move beyond performative inclusion to take practical, everyday action in …
The ERA era – takeaways from our trade union reforms roundtable
Are you ready for the trade union-related reforms contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA)? We report …
Employees stranded abroad: Five issues for employers
Learn how employers can manage workplace challenges when flight disruptions leave employees stranded or affect holiday plans.
No bad intent required: How unconscious gender bias shapes leadership progression
Understand how vague leadership criteria and stereotypes shape leadership outcomes and contribute to unequal progression for women.
Employment Rights Act 2025 essentials: Industrial action reforms
In the latest part of our series exploring the detail of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look …
Employment Rights Act 2025 essentials: Trade union reforms
In the latest part of our series exploring the detail of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look …
Mishandled disciplinary procedures: Employment tribunal round-up
A tribunal round‑up examining cases where mishandling disciplinary procedures led to findings of unfair dismissal.
April 2026 employment law changes: Six-point checklist for HR
Learn what HR needs to do this spring to manage routine employment law updates and major Employment Rights …
Employment Rights Act 2025 – your questions answered
Understand what the Employment Rights Act 2025 means for your organisation with practical answers on dismissal rules, union …
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