Employment Rights Act 2025: Reviewing probation periods under the new framework

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to reshape how employers manage probation periods. New changes will impact dismissal processes, employee protections and how you manage people overall.

As scrutiny increases under the new regulatory landscape — including the introduction of the Fair Work Agency — you need to make sure probation processes are fair, consistent and legally robust.

Getting probations wrong can lead to costly disputes, tribunal claims and reputational damage. Getting them right provides clarity, confidence and stronger workforce management from day one.

In this webinar, our associate speaker, Flora Neville, will explain what’s changing and how you can make your probation periods more effective.

You’ll learn:

• How probation periods interact with upcoming Employment Rights Act reforms
• What employers can and can’t do during probation
• Best practice for reviews, extensions and dismissals
• Steps you should take now to futureproof your processes

Join us for practical guidance to help you manage probation periods with confidence in 2026 and beyond.