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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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Podcasts

Employment Rights Bill – the whats and whens of the trade union-related reforms

In this episode, we discuss the Bill's many trade union-related changes and provide a phase-by-phase guide to how …

Webinars

Employment Rights Bill – HR’s countdown to April 2026

HR professionals must ready themselves for the employment law changes taking place in April 2026. In this webinar …

Commentary and Insights

The Employment Rights Bill will soon receive Royal Assent – are you ready?

With the Employment Rights Bill likely to receive Royal Assent in the coming weeks, Caroline Green talks to a group …

Whitepapers

Probationary periods are changing—Is your organisation ready?

Discover how the Employment Rights Bill is reshaping probationary periods.

Webinars

Getting probationary periods right as Employment Rights Bill changes loom

In this webinar we discuss employers’ legal obligations for statutory probationary periods and what employers can do now …

Commentary and Insights

Employment Rights Bill: 10 key policies employers need to revamp

The Employment Rights Bill packs an imposing number of employment law reforms into its 330 pages. With Royal …

Podcasts

Employment Rights Bill – where we are now, what to expect next

In this episode, we explore the Employment Rights Bill's sweeping scope and discuss the practical implications for UK …

HR News

Reshuffle sparks fears over Employment Rights Bill

A reshuffle of top government positions after the resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has sparked concerns …

Whitepapers

August’s Top Employment Law FAQs

Stay informed about your rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Check out our 10 frequently asked employment law …

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