Avoiding the unfair dismissal trap webinar
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period of service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim reduces from 2 years to 6 months. The cap on unfair dismissal compensation is also being removed. Both these changes will have a significant impact firstly, on the numbers of employees who can bring an unfair dismissal claim and secondly, on the amount of compensation which can be awarded.
Join Aseel Ibrahim, Director, Corporate and Commercial, and Emma O’Connor, Employment Partner of Doyle Clayton, as they discuss how to avoid the unfair dismissal trap.
During the session, we will cover…
- What is changing and when?
- What does this mean for recruitment and onboarding processes?
- What does a “fair” dismissal look like?
- Tips to avoid the unfair dismissal trap
If you are an HR professional, Chief People Officer, people lead or inhouse counsel, this webinar is for you.
Meet Your Panellists
Aseel Ibrahim
Director | Corporate and commercial
Frazer Jones
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Aseel started her career in luxury retail, building and managing high performing teams for some of the world’s most successful brands.
She then undertook her CIPD level 5 qualification and decided to move into HR recruitment. Her commercial background coupled with her passion for all things HR has proven to be highly successful. Aseel has built fantastic relationships across technology, fintech, media, creative industries and retail.
She looks after Frazer jones permanent hiring and executive search across HR, learning and development, talent acquisition and other roles across the people function.
Emma O’Connor
Partner
Doyle Clayton
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Emma is an employment law partner and is head of client training at Doyle Clayton, working with clients to deliver tailored training to ensure compliance and best practices.
With over 20 years’ experience in employment law, she advises businesses across a wide range of sectors, including finance, technology, healthcare, leisure, hospitality and professional services. Emma works closely with HR teams, Boards, managers and senior leadership groups in the UK, EU and globally, providing strategic, commercially focused advice that helps organisations navigate complex employment challenges effectively. Her approach is clear, practical and solutions‑driven, shaped by many years of supporting clients through both day‑to‑day issues and high‑stakes situations.