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From: "Angela Carter" <angela.carter@worknest.com>
To: <coventry@expressmusic.co.uk>
Subject: Unfair dismissal changes | Why six months isn't really six months
Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:20 -0600
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 Hi Phillip, 

The window to assess a new hire is shrinking.

From 1 July 2026, any new employees you hire are now on track to gain unfair dismissal rights when the new legislation takes effect on 1 January 2027.

While the headline change is a six-month qualifying period, many employers won't actually have six months. Notice periods, probation reviews, internal processes, and everyday delays can quickly eat into the time available to address concerns and make informed decisions.

Miss your window, and you could face costly Employment Tribunal claims, lengthy dismissal processes, or difficult decisions that could have been avoided with earlier action.

To help you prepare, we've created a practical guide. Inside the guide you will learn: 

Download the guide here: https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/tent-Guideutm-content-callback/dlcf3x/2274857949/h/rZrZd3mFVLX6QMaJSn_J-N6HnVKEUHjDI8C5FQkCV_w
	Why the six-month deadline can be misleading
	How PILON doesn’t solve the problem
	How employers can protect themselves 
	Practical steps to prepare for the new rules

If you'd like to explore this topic further, our recent webinar, Preparing for Unfair Dismissal Reform | How to avoid costly mistakes ( https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/w-prospect-utm-content-Webinar/dlcf41/2274857949/h/rZrZd3mFVLX6QMaJSn_J-N6HnVKEUHjDI8C5FQkCV_w ), is now available to watch on demand. 

Watch the webinar on demand here - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/w-prospect-utm-content-Webinar/dlcf41/2274857949/h/rZrZd3mFVLX6QMaJSn_J-N6HnVKEUHjDI8C5FQkCV_w

You can also read our host’s responses to the five most frequently asked questions ( https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ntlaw-prospect-utm-content-FAQ/dlcf44/2274857949/h/rZrZd3mFVLX6QMaJSn_J-N6HnVKEUHjDI8C5FQkCV_w ) submitted during the session.

Read employer FAQs here - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ntlaw-prospect-utm-content-FAQ/dlcf44/2274857949/h/rZrZd3mFVLX6QMaJSn_J-N6HnVKEUHjDI8C5FQkCV_w

If you'd like to discuss how these changes could affect your organisation, request a callback here ( https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/-prospect-utm-content-callback/dlcf47/2274857949/h/rZrZd3mFVLX6QMaJSn_J-N6HnVKEUHjDI8C5FQkCV_w ) or simply reply to this email with "Help me prepare" and a member of our team will be in touch.

Best wishes,
Angela Carter
Director of Legal Services
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:107%"> Hi Phillip, </span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">The window to assess a new hire is shrinking.</span></span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">From 1 July 2026, any new employees you hire are now on track to gain unfair dismissal rights when the new legislation takes effect on 1 January 2027.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">While the headline change is a six-month qualifying period, <b>many employers won't actually have six months</b>. Notice periods, probation reviews, internal processes, and everyday delays can quickly eat into the time available to address concerns and make informed decisions.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">Miss your window, and you could face costly Employment Tribunal claims, lengthy dismissal processes, or difficult decisions that could have been avoided with earlier action.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">To help you prepare, we've created a <strong><a href="https://worknest.com/apps/gated-webinar-form-progressive/?doc=https://wn.worknest.com/l/398692/2026-06-29/dlbh2x/398692/17827309696hdJBUYO/New_Unfair_Dismissal_Rules___Why_Six_Months_Isn_t_Really_Six_Months.pdf&amp;utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=guide&amp;utm_campaign=people_employmentlaw_prospect&amp;utm_content=Guide" style="color:#d27ed5;">practical guide</a>. </strong>Inside the guide you will learn:&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

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	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">Why the six-month deadline can be misleading</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">How PILON doesn’t solve the problem</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">How employers can protect themselves </span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">Practical steps to prepare for the new rules</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">If you'd like to explore this topic further, our recent webinar, </span></span><a href="https://worknest.com/apps/gated-webinar-form-progressive/?doc=https://worknest.com/services/preparing-for-unfair-dismissal-reform-how-to-avoid-costly-claims-on-demand&amp;utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=webinar&amp;utm_campaign=people_employmentlaw_prospect&amp;utm_content=Webinar" style="color:#d27ed5;"><span style="color:#d27ed5;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Preparing for Unfair Dismissal Reform | How to avoid costly mistakes</b></span></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">, is now available to watch on demand. </span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">You can also read our host’s responses to the five most <strong><a href="https://worknest.com/apps/gated-content-email/?doc=https://wn.worknest.com/l/398692/2026-06-24/dlb4g1/398692/1782308847syANwN8k/Webinar_FAQs___Preparing_for_Unfair_Dismissal_Reform.pdf&amp;utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=guide&amp;utm_campaign=people_employmentlaw_prospect&amp;utm_content=FAQ" style="color:#d27ed5;">frequently asked questions</a></strong> submitted during the session.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:#000000;">Best wishes,<br>
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Director of Legal Services</span><br>
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