Policy paper
Summary of stakeholder roundtables on unfair dismissal changes
Overview of feedback from stakeholders on the impacts of changes to unfair dismissal law under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
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The law on unfair dismissal is changing on 1 January 2027.
This paper includes:
- an overview of the changes to unfair dismissal
- a summary of views expressed by stakeholders on the changes
- the government’s next steps
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Published 28 May 2026