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Who can claim unfair dismissal from 1 January 2027?
From 1 January 2027, anyone with 6 months’ service can claim unfair dismissal, not just those with 2 years, and there’s no cap on compensation. Enter your staff’s start dates to see where each person stands, and when to review new starters.
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- For employers in England, Scotland and Wales
Where your staff stand
Notice counts towards the 6 months. Even if someone’s employment ends straight away, the legal minimum week of notice is added to their service. A review by the end of their 5th month leaves time for a fair process.
Some claims, such as discrimination or whistleblowing, need no length of service at all, so a fair process matters for everyone.
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Sources
- Unfair dismissal rights, business.gov.uk
- The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026, legislation.gov.uk
- How length of service is counted: Employment Rights Act 1996, section 211, legislation.gov.uk
- Unfair dismissal, Acas
Checked against the law on 8 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.