Sarah Bradley, Director and Owner, HR Dept Leeds South and Bradford

12.00pm: Changes to unfair dismissal rules.

What are they? What does it mean? What do employers need to do?

In practice, businesses may no longer be able to rely on short service dismissals in the way they have before. From January 2027, employees will qualify for ordinary unfair dismissal rights after six months’ service. This means there is an increased risk of unfair dismissal claims for businesses, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are protected. This means having the right processes in place.

Come along to hear Sarah Bradley from The HR Dept Bradford and Leeds South guide us through these changes and help us understand what needs to be implemented to protect businesses. Even if you do not employ directly, if you support businesses with services this will equip you with more understanding of what the businesses you work with are facing and enable you to engage with them on this topic.

About Sarah Bradley

With over 25 years of experience in HR and Employee Relations, Sarah specialises in employee relations and employment law advice and training for new line managers and HR professionals.

Sarah’s career began in retail and wholesale roles, progressing from single site HR Manager to regional HR Manager. Over 20 years ago, she transitioned to HR and Employment Law consultancy, developing her career within a large consultancy. Her roles evolved from team manager for HR Consultants and Solicitors to leading the Employment Law advice line team, becoming Head of HR and H&S Consultancy across the UK, and eventually taking a strategic role.

Sarah has extensive experience covering every area of the employee life cycle, from recruitment to restructures and dismissals. She finds great satisfaction in providing employee relations advice and helping clients navigate people problems. Sarah’s approach to HR consultancy is to deliver straightforward, practical advice that helps business owners achieve their goals. She is known for her no-nonsense approach and is highly regarded by her clients for her invaluable, insightful, and constructive advice.

Sarah holds a Diploma in HR, is a Fellow member of the CIPD, and has a degree in Psychology.

https://www.hrdept.co.uk/bradford

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