Buzzing About HR
Probation Drift Is The Real Office Villain
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Hiring a school leaver in August feels like pure optimism: a bright new starter, a handshake, a start date, and you get back to your week. But there’s a timing detail in UK employment law that can catch employers out, and it starts much earlier than most people think. From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal drops to six months. That means anyone you hire from 1…