Labour Reforms Managers need urgent training ahead of UK dismissal rule change, lawyers say Weak probation processes risk fuelling disputes and exacerbating severe tribunal backlog iStock.com/Charnchai Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Monday 01 December 2025 As the UK government moves to cut the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims to six months, employers have been urged to tighten their hiring processes and improve manager training pro Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Labour Reforms Labour backs down on day-one unfair dismissal right Politics Chancellor leaves UK workers wanting and employers worried Disputes Blackmail attempt backfires for ex-trucker seeking unpaid wages Platform Workers Gig platforms reach “world-first” wage deal with Australian union