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Members can access two upcoming webinars from BVRLA partner, WorkNest, to support understanding of Employment Law and HR.
Addressing poor performance can feel challenging, but avoiding it often leads to bigger issues – from reduced team performance to increased legal risk.
With major reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and anticipated changes to unfair dismissal rules, employers face increased scrutiny over how they manage performance. Processes that were once considered sufficient may no longer stand up to challenge.
In a session on Thursday 21 May at 2pm, WorkNest’s experts will outline a clear, compliant approach to performance management, helping employers support people while protecting their business.
Register: Effective Performance Management.
Dismissal has never been risk-free, but from mid-2026, employers will have far less room for error.
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will shrink from two years to just six months. However, in practice, employees will gain protection far sooner than many expect.
New hires who start from 1 July 2026 will reach six months’ service by the time the law changes, meaning decisions from that point onwards will need to stand up to scrutiny. Relying on probation periods, 'easy exits', or informal approaches will no longer be enough – without a fair reason and a fair process, claims are far more likely to follow.
Join WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts on the 4 June at 2pm for practical guidance on getting dismissal right from the outset.
Register: Preparing for Unfair Dismissal Reform.
As part of BVRLA membership, members have access to the WorkNest Portal, an online library of downloadable resources. This includes guidance, templates, policies, precedents, and more across Employment Law/HR and Health and Safety, complementing the advice line service.
To access the portal, member contacts first need to register for an account with WorkNest. Once set up, the full range of guidance and materials will be available.
HR and Health and Safety Support in partnership with WorkNest.
