Fixed-Term Hiring from 2027: What the Employment Rights Act Means for You
Fixed-Term Hiring from 2027: What the Employment Rights Act Means for You
From 1 January 2027, employees will be protected from unfair dismissal after six months’ service, down from two years today. For anyone hiring fixed-term contractors, that changes the picture. A 6 to12-month contract that once ended well before the threshold may now run past it, so recruitment, probation and contract decisions matter more than ever.
Join Olivia Grant, Associate Director and Head of Interim Practice at Ellwood Atfield, and Ros Hammond, Senior HR Consultant at ELiAction, for a free webinar for hiring managers.
We’ll cover:
The key changes, and what else is on the horizon for 2027
How they affect fixed-term and contract hires
The questions to ask before you offer, extend or end a contract
Simple steps to take now so you’re prepared
There will be time for your questions in a live Q&A.
Tuesday 24 November 2026, 10:00am GMT, online. Free to attend.
We look forward to having you attend the event!