The unfair dismissal qualifying period drops to six months on 1 January 2027. Guides on fair procedures, gross misconduct, capability, redundancy processes, settlement agreements, and avoiding tribunal claims.
To dismiss an employee fairly you need a fair reason and a fair process. The exact steps for UK small businesses, plus what changes in October 2026 and January 2027.
A step-by-step guide to calculating statutory redundancy pay in 2026, including the £751 weekly cap, age multipliers, and worked examples for employers.
Step-by-step UK capability procedure guide: how to run a fair PIP, document poor performance, and dismiss fairly. Updated August 2026 with the ERA 2025 six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period.
What constructive dismissal means for UK employers, common causes, how to avoid claims, and what to do if an employee resigns and claims it.
A step-by-step guide to the employment tribunal process for UK employers. What happens after a claim, typical costs, and how to prepare a strong defence.
What counts as gross misconduct in UK employment law, the correct dismissal process, and how to protect yourself from unfair dismissal claims.
When to use settlement agreements, how they work, typical costs, and what employers need to know to use them correctly under UK employment law.
From 6 April 2026, the protective award for failing to consult on collective redundancy doubled to 180 days' pay per employee. What it means for employers.
What actually changed with day one unfair dismissal rights: the qualifying period drops from two years to six months on 1 January 2027, and the compensation cap goes.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 restricts fire and rehire from January 2027. What it is, why the rules are changing, and how to vary terms lawfully.
A step-by-step guide to running a fair redundancy process in the UK, updated for 2026 including the doubled protective award for collective redundancies.