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The manager's guide to the 2027 unfair dismissal changes
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The manager's guide to the 2027 unfair dismissal changes
From 1 January 2027, unfair dismissal protection starts at six months' service, not two years. How the change works, which dismissals the transitional rule covers, and what stays the same.
What you will learn
- The law today: two years' service
- The Employment Rights Act 2025: six months from 2027
- The transitional rule: which dismissals are covered
- Compensation: the cap is being removed
- What stays exactly the same
Written by Solene Thalassa, People Operations Lead
Written for managers,
not lawyers.
Inside the guide
11 short chapters
Read it in one sitting, or jump to the part you need today.
01The law today: two years' service
02The Employment Rights Act 2025: six months from 2027
03The transitional rule: which dismissals are covered
04Compensation: the cap is being removed
05What stays exactly the same
06How this interacts with probation
07Readiness: review your probation process
08Readiness: train managers on fair process
09Readiness: audit recruitment and update your documentation
10Getting ready for 2027
11How Jamie HR helps
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