United Kingdom: Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Settlement agreements often include confidentiality clauses and restrictive covenants that can significantly impact your ability to secure new employment. Understanding what you've agreed to—from what you can disclose to prospective employers to whether you can work for competitors—is crucial before beginning your job search.

The Employment Rights Act introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law, from reducing unfair dismissal qualifying periods to strengthening trade union rights and banning exploitative practices. This comprehensive dashboard breaks down each reform by topic, clarifying current legal positions and what they will become under the Act, with detailed implementation timelines and practical guidance for employers navigating this transformative legislation.

The workplace has changed radically in recent years, with the explosion of AI, new business risks and emerging topics generating workplace conflict.