BAGMA’s HR and Employment specialists are hosting two FREE webinars over the coming weeks.
Effective Performance Management | Getting it right under changing employment law
Addressing poor performance can feel challenging, but avoiding it often leads to bigger issues – from reduced team performance to increased legal risk.
With major reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and anticipated changes to unfair dismissal rules, employers face increased scrutiny over how they manage performance. Processes that were once considered sufficient may no longer stand up to challenge.
In this session on 21st May at 2.00 pm, WorkNest’s experts will guide you through a clear, compliant approach to performance management, helping you support your people while protecting your business.
Preparing for Unfair Dismissal Reform | How to avoid costly claims
Dismissal has never been risk-free, but from mid-2026, employers will have far less room for error.
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will shrink from two years to just six months. However, in practice, employees will gain protection far sooner than many expect.
New hires who start from 1 July 2026 will reach six months’ service by the time the law changes, meaning decisions from that point onwards will need to stand up to scrutiny. Relying on probation periods, ‘easy exits’, or informal approaches will no longer be enough – without a fair reason and a fair process, claims are far more likely to follow.
Don’t get caught out. Join WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts on the 4th June at 2.00 pm for practical guidance on getting dismissal right from the outset.
