Five key steps to enhance your probation period management strategy

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the UK’s biggest employment law shift in a generation. And from the 1st of January 2027, one of the most impactful changes comes into force: Unfair dismissal protection drops from two years to just six months.

Despite high awareness, EPG research shows many organisations are underprepared:

• 85% of HR leaders are aware of the changes.
• Only 17% have conducted an impact assessment.
• 1 in 6 haven’t started preparing at all.

Download our infographic to discover the 5 key steps your organisation needs to take ahead of the unfair dismissal rights.