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Subject: Tomorrow at 2pm: Are your probation processes ready?
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:12:57 -0600
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 Hi Phillip, 

This is a final reminder to book your place on our upcoming webinar: Probation periods | Preparing for six-month unfair dismissal protection ( https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ent-Account-Account-SFDC-ID--c/dkwy6t/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ ).

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm

Register here - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ent-Account-Account-SFDC-ID--c/dkwy6t/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ

The move from a two-year to a six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period is one of the most significant changes in the Employment Rights Act – and it will affect almost every employer.
It will significantly narrow the window employers have to assess performance, conduct and overall suitability.
That means less time to assess new hires, and more risk if you get it wrong.

While the change takes effect on 1 January 2027, employees joining from July 2026 will qualify for protection under the new rules. In practical terms, the countdown starts sooner than many employers realise. Recruitment decisions, contracts and probation processes need reviewing now - not later.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this practical 60-minute session:
	Unfair dismissal rules – what’s changing and when 
	What the six-month qualifying period means in practice
	How to reduce risk during probation
	What managers need to do differently

If you hire and manage staff, this session will help you avoid costly mistakes and prepare with confidence.

Save your spot here - ( https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ent-Account-Account-SFDC-ID--c/dkwy6t/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ )  - this is a session that you won’t want to miss.

You may be interested in one of our latest guides: Guide to Trade Union Changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025

Get a detailed overview of upcoming reforms impacting union rights. This guide outlines the key changes to be aware of, their implementation timeline and practical steps that employers can take to ensure they're ready for a re-shaped relationship with Trade Unions going forward.

Download the guide - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/probations-webinar-eb3-microem/dkwy6x/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ

Best wishes,

Angela Carter 
Director of Legal Services

WorkNest - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/probations-webinar-eb3-microem/dkwy71/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ
Book a call with our team here - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/l-398692-2026-01-07-dknns5/dkwy74/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ

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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%"><span style="line-height:115%"> Hi Phillip, </span></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="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:#000000;">This is a<strong> final reminder </strong>to book your place on our upcoming webinar:</span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ent-Account-Account-SFDC-ID--c/dkwy6t/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#7a5cf0;"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Probation periods | Preparing for six-month unfair dismissal protection</span></b></a>.<br>
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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%"><strong>Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026<br>
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm</strong></span></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%"><span style="line-height:115%">The <strong>move from a two-year to a six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period</strong> is one of the most significant changes in the Employment Rights Act – and it will affect almost every employer.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<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%"><span style="line-height:115%">It will significantly narrow the window employers have to assess performance, conduct and overall suitability.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<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%"><b><span style="line-height:115%">That means less time to assess new hires, and more risk if you get it wrong.</span></b></span></span></span></span></p>

<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%"><span style="line-height:115%">While the change takes effect on <strong>1 January 2027</strong>, employees joining from July 2026 will qualify for protection under the new rules. In practical terms, the countdown starts sooner than many employers realise. Recruitment decisions, contracts and probation processes need reviewing now - not later.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<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%"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Here’s what we’ll cover in this practical 60-minute session:</span></b></span></span></span></span></p>

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	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%"><strong>Unfair dismissal rules</strong> – what’s changing and when </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal"><strong>What the six-month qualifying period means</strong> in practice</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%"><strong>How to reduce risk</strong> during probation</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">What managers need to do differently</span></span></strong></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<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%"><span style="line-height:115%">If you hire and manage staff, this session will help you avoid costly mistakes and prepare with confidence.</span></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="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%"><strong><a href="https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ent-Account-Account-SFDC-ID--c/dkwy6t/2083013031/h/eAYpdPYRLc5Egg7bvOVw_rXgksL_d8A-4S_ApUhi5QQ" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#7a5cf0;">Save your spot here</a> <span style="color:#000000;">- this is a session that you won’t want to miss.</span></strong></span></span><br>
<br>
<span style="color:#000000;"><strong>You may be interested in one of our latest guides: Guide to&nbsp;Trade Union Changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025</strong></span></span></span><br>
<br>
<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Get a detailed overview of upcoming reforms impacting union rights. This guide outlines the key changes to be aware of, their implementation timeline and practical steps that employers can take to ensure they're ready for a re-shaped relationship with Trade Unions going forward.</span></span></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="line-height:115%">Best wishes,</span><br>
<br>
Angela Carter&nbsp;<br>
Director of Legal Services</span></span></span><br>
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