There have always been consequences for deploying Alan Sugar’s infamous catchphrase ‘You’re fired!’ But as employees gain the legal right to claim unfair dismissal after six months of employment, rather than the current two years, how will this new right impact employers, and HR?

Coupled with the removal of the cap on compensation – there will be no upper limit on what employers have to pay if a termination goes wrong – the impact of being found guilty of unfair dismissals is to become an even more serious risk, especially for smaller businesses.

As this hotly debated part of the Employment Rights Act comes into force, now is the time to ensure that your organisation is ready for the short-, medium- and long-term impacts.

Join our HR Lunchtime Debate – brought to you in partnership with the HR software firm IRIS – to hear from senior leaders about the impact that this change may have on recruitment, line management and employee retention.

In a live online discussion, senior HR and employment law leaders will address:
• The latest facts and advice relating to unfair dismissal,
• How the changes are expected to impact how businesses operate,
• What HR leaders can do to manage risks linked to unfair dismissals, now and in the future.

Boost your confidence in de-risking dismissals.