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Managing human resources effectively is crucial for any business, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. HR tasks can be complex, time-consuming, and require up-to-date knowledge of employment law. That’s why many businesses are turning to UK HR outsourcing to streamline their HR operations. Outsourcing HR functions can save time, reduce costs, and improve compliance, allowing businesses to focus on growth and success. In this post, I’ll share pra

Probation periods may need to change now as retrospective effect of unfair dismissal regulations applies On 1 January 2027, provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No.4 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026 will come into force. These regulations will reduce the qualifying period of employment for bringing an ordinary unfair dismissal claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996 from two years to six months. Employers who operate a six-mont

On 1 January 2027, provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025. These regulations will reduce the qualifying period of employment for bringing an ordinary unfair dismissal claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996 from two years to six months. Employers who operate a six-month probation period must act now as the legal change will apply retrospectively so that all employees with six months’ service or more on 1 January 2027 will have access to unfair dismissal from that dat