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Qualifying periods for unfair dismissal
One of the biggest changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 is the reduction in the qualifying period for protection against ordinary unfair dismissal.With effect from 1st January 2027, the qualifying period for protection against ordinary unfair...
Recent and upcoming changes to collective redundancy
As the legislation from the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 continues to roll out, one area of focus is further measures to ensure that the correct process for collective consultations is carried out by employers.One of these changes has already been...
ERA 2025 reforms
What ERA 2025 reforms are expected to have the biggest impact in the Workplace?A recent survey launched by ACAS and YouGov asked businesses and staff which reforms from the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will have the biggest impact on the workplace.1....
The Fair Work Agency
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) was launched in April 2026 as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms. It brings together existing bodies such as the HMRC, Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, the Gangmasters, and the Labour Abuse Authority. The FWA...
Disability discrimination payout for failing to support
A software developer with chronic hip pain and severe sleep disruption is awarded over £36,000 after a tribunal ruled her dismissal was disability discrimination.While concerns were raised about the employee's performance several months before her...
AI to draft complaints and grievances
More employees are using AI to draft complaints and grievancesThe growth of generative AI is changing how employees raise concerns at work.While AI can help employees articulate workplace issues or concerns more effectively, employers and HR are now...
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