Unfair Dismissal - What has Changed? Strategies for Tribunal Success

Introduction

Delivered by barrister Louisa Simpson, this virtual classroom seminar will provide an in-depth look at the disciplinary process and will explore the law and recent key developments relating to unfair dismissal.

Ideal for experienced employment law practitioners and HR professionals, this session will also provide delegates with advice on the best strategies to adopt to ensure success at tribunal.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• A refresher on unfair dismissal, including some relevant matters which get forgotten about, and can be key to keeping alive or defending an unfair dismissal claim
• What’s new? Major unfair dismissal reforms officially in effect from 01 January 2027 (by virtue of the Employment Rights Act 2025), including a reduced qualifying period and uncapped compensation
• Key considerations:
• managing probationary periods;
• reasonable investigations;
• robust performance management;
• s.111A ERA and WP discussions;
• new approach to calculation of losses;
• older, disabled or regulated employees - and significant losses;
• fixed-term contracts and expectation management.
• Tips for success in the tribunal process

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.