In-person
Tuesday 22 September
8.30am – 10.15am, Burges Salmon’s Edinburgh office, Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EX
Register
In-person
Unfair dismissal law is changing – the qualifying period is coming down to 6 months, and the compensation cap is being removed, significantly increasing the potential exposure for employers.
If you want to get to grips with the practical implications of this key Employment Rights Act 2025 reform, you are warmly invited to join us at our in-person panel session where we will be discussing the changes and answering your questions.
What to expect
We will begin with a brief overview of the incoming unfair dismissal reforms and how they will take effect. We will also highlight some practical quirks and nuances arising out of the changes.
Our panel will then discuss some of the more specific issues that are now crossing our desks including:
- Tricky probationary period issues;
- Managing performance at senior executive level;
- Fixed-term contracts: dodging the bear traps;
- How settlement strategies, exit negotiations and risk appetite might be affected.
The final part of the session will be reserved for you to ask any remaining questions and to share practical ideas or approaches you may already be considering.
We are happy to answer questions on the day, but if you have a question you would like to send us in advance to put to the panel, please email [email protected].
Audience
This seminar is designed for human resources professionals, in-house lawyers, and those with responsibility for HR matters within their organisation.
Cost
Free of charge.
Event details
- Registration and tea/coffee and pastries: 8.30am – 9.00am
- Event starts: 9.00am
- Event finishes: 10.15am
- You are welcome to continue the conversation with the speakers, fellow guests and other members of the Burges Salmon employment team after the session.
Event location
Burges Salmon’s Edinburgh office, Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EX
Panellists
Amy Vousden
Solicitor