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    Unfair dismissal reforms: Rethinking probationary periods

    With unfair dismissal protections tightening ahead of 2027, organisations are rethinking how they structure and manage probationary periods. Drawing on webinar insights, this article explores emerging approaches to probation length, extensions and performance management.

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Webinars

Employment Rights Act 2025: Unfair dismissal changes

Understand how the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes unfair dismissal rules with expert HR guidance and practical insights.

Commentary and Insights

Employment Rights Act 2025 hub

This resource reviews Labour Government employment law changes that are in the pipeline and how you can prepare …

Commentary and Insights

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 …

Commentary and Insights

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 …

Commentary and Insights

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 …

Commentary and Insights

April 2026 employment law changes: Six-point checklist for HR

In April 2026, HR professionals face the challenge of dealing with business-as-usual employment law changes, such as increases …

Podcasts

Employment Rights Act 2025 – will women in the workplace benefit?

Caroline Green joins Brightmine to discuss how the Employment Rights Act 2025 may impact women at work, covering …

Commentary and Insights

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 …

Commentary and Insights

The Employment Rights Act 2025 – will it improve the lives of women in the workplace?

Stay informed on the Women in the Workplace Employment Rights Act with Brightmine’s expert guidance. Learn what the …

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