Employment Rights Act and unfair dismissal: a masterclass

Overview

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to introduce significant changes to unfair dismissal rights and workplace dismissal processes. These changes present organisations with an opportunity to review policies, strengthen good practice, and build positive, productive, employment relations.

This masterclass will help delegates understand the emerging framework, explore the practical implications for managing dismissals and identify the actions they can take to prepare for change.

Join Acas and guest experts to help organisations explore the changes, discuss what it could mean for your organisation, and guidance on preparing effectively.

Business Need

The proposed changes may have significant implications for employers, increasing expectations around fair and consistent employment practices.

Organisations will need to ensure that their recruitment, probation and performance management practices are robust, effective and legally compliant.

Taking steps now to review policies and practices can help to reduce risk, support positive employee relations and build organisational confidence ahead of implementation.

Delivered via Zoom, this digital masterclass will explore: changes to dismissal legislation

preparing for reforms to unfair dismissal rights
managing capability and performance fairly and effectively
planning for change with confidence
tribunal perspectives, common pitfalls and organisational risks

Suitable For

Those who would benefit from attending this event include:

line managers, supervisors and team leaders
HR professionals
business owners
Trade Union/employee representatives
individuals who wish to further their professional development

Programme

Chaired by Senior Business Adviser, Acas

Changes to current dismissal rights

what is changing
what this could mean for employers
how to prepare for change

Managing performance and capability under the new framework

strengthening recruitment processes
managing capability and conduct at work
performance management
reviewing policies and procedures

Preventing and resolving workplace disputes

addressing concerns before they escalate
effective dispute resolution
the role of Acas conciliation services

Tribunal perspectives and emerging risks

what is considered in a dismissal case
common procedural errors
remedies, awards, and compensation

Panel discussion with Q&A - Preparing for the new dismissal landscape