Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period Reduces To Six Months on 1 January 2027; this guide explains what the change means for probation periods, early dismissals, and how SMEs can protect themselves.
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When the length of service requirement for unfair dismissal is removed, a statutory initial period of employment will be introduced.
The first few months in a new job are a crucial time during which the new employee will be deciding whether the job and business are right for them. When new recruits leave a job quickly it’s often because they have found the same emotional connection to their new job and colleagues that they had in their previous roles.
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The primary purpose of using probationary periods is to provide a clear framework for assessing the suitability of new employees in terms of performance, behaviour and attendance against the standards you have set for the role.
This means when you use a probationary period you should clearly set out your standards and expectations from the very start so the new employee fully understands what you expect from them in terms of performance, behaviour and attendance and the consequences of failing to achieve those standards.
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