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UK Employment Rights Act Changes: What M&A Buyers Need to Know

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By Charlie Bowden, Kendall Burnett
| JD Supra
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces two major changes to unfair dismissal rules from 1 January 2027:Note: these reforms are anticipated in England, Scotland, and Wales, but not Northern Ireland, although in this article we refer to the UK throughout. Uncapped compensation awards. Awards for unfair dismissal claims will become uncapped (currently capped at the lower of 52 weeks’ gross salary or £123,543). Reduced qualifying period.
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Unfair Dismissal Reform in Great Britain: What Private Equity Firms Need to Know

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By Charlie Bowden, Kendall Burnett
| JD Supra
With effect from 1 January 2027, the Employment Rights Act 2025 will, amongst other things, introduce two changes that materially alter the employment law landscape. Firstly, the qualifying period for employees in Great Britain to bring unfair dismissal claims will be reduced from two years’ to six months’ continuous service, and secondly, the cap on compensatory awards (currently the lower of 52 weeks’ gross pay or £123,543) will be removed.
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New Guidance on Non-Financial Misconduct: FCA Confirms Position | JD Supra

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By Charlie Bowden, Charlotte Collins, Becky Critchley
| JD Supra
The FCA will be introducing new guidance to help firms deal with instances of non-financial misconduct. The FCA has confirmed new guidance that explains how non-financial misconduct can be a breach of the Conduct Rules, and how it forms part of the Fit and Proper test. The guidance will take effect on 1 September 2026 and is designed to help firms make fair, consistent decisions and take decisive action against non-financial misconduct.
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