In this month's law lab webinar, Kate Sutherland and Leigh McDonald, from our employment team, discussed the various reforms outlined in the Employment Rights Act, with a focus on the qualifying period for unfair dismissal being reduced from two years to six months, and the removal of the compensation cap.

If you missed the live webinar, listen to the recording below to learn more on how this legislation will implement some of the most widespread reforms to employment law in decades.

If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised during the session, please get in touch with our employment team

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Kate Sutherland

Kate Sutherland

Senior Associate

Employment

kate.sutherland@burnesspaull.com +44 (0)131 473 6044

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Leigh McDonald

Leigh McDonald

Senior Associate

Employment

leigh.mcdonald@burnesspaull.com +44 (0)131 473 6129

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