Is the 2-year unfair dismissal rule still in effect?
Yes, but it will officially end on 1 January 2027. Currently, UK employees still require two years of continuous service with the same employer to ...
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What is the maximum compensation for unfair dismissal?
From 1 January 2027, the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensatory awards is completely removed. Previously, ordinary unfair dismissal payouts...
| Stephen Morris | Unfair Dismissal & Probation
How do I claim unfair dismissal if I have worked less than 2 years?
You can claim day-one unfair dismissal if your termination was "automatically unfair," or if you have passed the new six-month threshold after 1 Ja...
| Stephen Morris | Unfair Dismissal & Probation
Is it illegal for my boss to use fire and rehire?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases, "fire and rehire" is heavily restricted and will result in an automatic unfair dismissal. Under the Employment ...
| Stephen Morris | Fire and Rehire Protections