With just 70 days to go, join WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts for a live, interactive Q&A dedicated to probation periods and the upcoming changes to unfair dismissal rights.

Submit your question when you register and our experts will aim to answer it live during the session.

A webinar shaped by your questions

This isn’t a typical presentation or a technical run-through of the legislation. Your questions will shape the conversation.

Our experts will explore the challenges, concerns, scenarios and grey areas raised, sharing practical guidance to help organisations prepare.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions live on the day.

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What could you ask our experts?

Your question could be about:

• Whether six months is now the right length for probation – including for senior employees

• What happens if a probation period runs beyond the six-month point

• When probation can still be extended, including where absence has affected the review period

• How notice periods could affect length of service and dismissal decisions

• What the changes mean for existing employees moving into new or promoted roles

• How often probation reviews and manager check-ins should take place

• Managing performance, conduct or absence concerns during probation

• The potential risks and costs if a dismissal goes wrong

Or ask us anything else about probation and the upcoming changes.

Why does probation matter now?

Reducing the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal protection from two years to six months gives employers less time to assess a new employee’s performance, conduct, attendance and suitability.

This places greater importance on well-timed reviews, clear documentation and managers addressing concerns promptly. Employers may also need to consider how notice periods, probation extensions and internal role changes could affect their decisions.

This session will help you explore those practical issues with experts who advise employers every day.

Why attend?

With just 70 days to go until 1 January, this is your opportunity to:

• Put your probation questions directly to WorkNest’s experts

• Explore practical issues around reviews, extensions and dismissals

• Hear the questions and concerns other employers are facing

• Identify areas of your probation process that may need attention

• Pick up practical insights from experienced Employment Law and HR professionals

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for:

• HR managers and directors

• People and culture leaders

• Business owners and directors

• Senior and line managers

• In-house legal teams

• Anyone responsible for probation, performance or employment law compliance

Got a question about probation? Ask our experts

With the countdown now on, now is the time to make sure your organisation is prepared.

Register now and submit your question in advance.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the on-demand recording after the session.