The countdown is on. From 1 January 2027, employees will qualify for ordinary unfair dismissal protection after six months’ service instead of two years.
That change puts probation processes firmly in the spotlight. Should six months become your standard probation period? Can you extend probation when someone has been absent or you need longer to assess them? What happens if you miss the six-month point? And are your current review processes robust enough for the changes ahead?
With just 70 days to go, join WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts on the 22nd October at 2.00 pm for a live, interactive Q&A dedicated to probation periods and the upcoming changes to unfair dismissal rights.