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# Preparing for the six-month unfair dismissal right

Getting ready for the six-month unfair dismissal right.

From 1 January 2027, employees need just six months' service to bring an unfair dismissal claim — not two years. For many businesses, that's exactly how long a standard probation period runs — meaning it can end right on the day the new starter gains full dismissal rights.

This guide covers what's changing and what to put in place now .

In this guide:

\- What's changing and why it hits probation periods specifically  
\- A worked example of how gaps in documentation can prove costly  
\- The contract wording most businesses will need to update  
\- A practical checklist to get your process ready for January

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Protect your business by making sure your probation process is ready before the new rules land.

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less likely to face an employment tribunal claim\*

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less likely to suffer a fatality\*\*

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