The Bellevue Brief

Episode 2 (ERA 2025) : Unfair Dismissal Reforms


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Amongst the most significant changes introduced by theEmployment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) are the reforms to Unfair Dismissal Rights.Although the key changes won’t take effect until 1 January 2027, employers need to start preparing now.

In this ten‑minute “Bellevue Brief” special, SeniorConsultants Imogen Finnegan and Leigh Edgar discuss what’schanging and what HR teams, managers and business leaders should be doing now to strengthen processes and protect their organisations. This blog summarises the practical takeaways from that conversation.

1. Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period Cut to Six Months2. Unfair Dismissal Compensation Is Being Removed3. Probation Periods Will Become a Critical Risk-Management Tool4. Extra Care Needed for Senior Hires5. Tribunal Time Limits Increase to Six Months6. What Employers Should Do NowProactive preparation will reduce legal exposure and help build stronger, higher‑performing teams.


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