Uncapped? Undaunted – how to prepare for the new unfair dismissal regime
Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Timings: 08:00 - 10:30
Venue: Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology
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This event is only open to HR Managers and Directors
Uncapped? Undaunted – how to prepare for the new unfair dismissal regime
As the Employment Rights Bill approached the end of its Parliamentary journey in late 2025, the major sticking point was the introduction of day one unfair dismissal rights. Relief at the compromise of reducing the current two-year qualifying period to six months was short lived with the news that in return for this concession, the Act would remove the statutory cap on compensation for successful claims.
In our forthcoming series of Early Bird seminars, we will look at what this change – anticipated from 1 January 2027 – will mean for employers, and how to mitigate the risk of unfair dismissal claims with uncapped compensation.
We will cover practical steps on tightening recruitment processes, proactive management of probationary periods, and changes to contracts and policies. We will also consider the implications of these changes for the dismissal of senior employees and how to manage increased risks of high value claims.
In addition, we will keep you up to date with our usual roundup of key recent employment law developments, including the latest position on other major reforms being introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact the events team.
Places are free, but space is limited. Please complete the form to secure your space.
Please note there is no onsite parking but parking is available in the Kingsgate multi-storey just opposite the college.
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8:00 - Arrival and networking breakfast
08:30 - Seminar to begin
10:00 - Seminar to end
10:30 - Networking to end
Sponsor Spotlight - We are delighted to welcome Reed Crawley as our Sponsor for the event.
Reed’s Crawley recruitment agency offers tailored expertise to help you recruit for a wide variety of roles including HR, Qualified Accountancy, Marketing and Sales across Crawley and the South East of England. Their specialist recruiters can offer dependable solutions to assist with your recruitment needs.
Event Partner - We are excited to welcome Gatwick Diamond Business as our Event Partner.
Gatwick Diamond Business is the independent and influential voice in one of the country's most vibrant business hubs. Supporting member businesses across the Gatwick Diamond area for more than 70 years through a range of services, they advocate on behalf of the business community providing a strong voice for the region, sharing knowledge and driving business growth.
