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Recruitment Watch Issue 33 | July 2026 - Mishcon de Reya LLP

In this edition, we explore a series of employment law reforms which are set to reshape hiring, workforce planning and employment risk across the recruitment sector. With changes to collective redundancy…

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Multi-site employers: collective redundancy consultation is about to work very differently

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a major shift to collective redundancy rules, with a new organisation-wide trigger capturing redundancies across multiple sites. This change, coupled with significantly increased financial penalties, raises the stakes for multi-site employers. With implementation expected in 2027, businesses should act now to centralise tracking, plan consultation logistics, and align their processes.

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From January 2027, employees will gain unfair dismissal protection after just six months, significantly shortening the current two-year threshold. This change reshapes how employers manage probation, with decisions needing to be made earlier to avoid legal risk. Businesses should act now to tighten processes, train managers and prepare for increased claims and costs.

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