An update on the Law and best practice for managing and recruiting staff and for dealing with any issues that may arise. An easy to listen to legal and practical update.
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Alison Colley, Solicitor from Real Employment Law Advice
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143 episodes
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An update on the Law and best practice for managing and recruiting staff and for dealing with any issues that may arise. An easy to listen to legal and practical update.
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6/24/2019
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Recent Episodes
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April 27, 2026
Effective Management of Probation Periods
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">This is going to be critical for all new employees from the 1st July 2026</h2> <p>In this episode 264 of the podcast I am covering the critical change to how managers and employers deal with probation periods for any new starters from the 1st July 2026.</p> <p>The qualifying period for unfair dismissal is going to be the shortest period it has ever been from the 1st January 2027 and this means employers need to prepare and manage probation periods and the first few months of a new employees employment carefully and proactively.</p> <p>Managers need to be educated on this now!</p> <p>In this episode of the podcast I cover:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>What probation periods are</li> <li>Why probation periods matter</li> <li>What is changing from the 1st July 2026</li> <li>Why you need a good robust induction and onboarding process</li> <li>The importance of setting clear goals and targets for new starters in order to measure their performance and progress as soon as possible</li> <li>How getting it right does not have to be hard but does take time and planning</li> <li>Why having good forms and workflows for the process will aid managers to get the probation period right</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"> </div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></h3> <p>Employers need to ensure managers are trained and aware of the importance of the induction process and probation period.</p> <p>You need to have good forms and workflows for managers to follow.</p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help.</p> <div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Still not sure about the Employment Rights Act and what you need to do?</h2> <p>Why not attend our <strong>Free Webinar for Employers on </strong><strong>Monday 18<sup>th</sup> May at 10:30am</strong></p> <p><strong>Register to attend here: <a href= "https://tinyurl.com/bddck4ut">https://tinyurl.com/bddck4ut</a> </strong> </p> <div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Training for your Team</h2> <p>Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.</p> <p>Please drop me an email <a href= "mailto:alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk</a></p> <div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts</h2> <p>As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £234 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: <a href= "https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/employers/hr-harbour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HR Harbour</a></p> <p>Don't forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006</p> <p> </p> <p>We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: <a href= "https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/diy-documents/">DIY Documents</a></p> <p>We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHiMOORTUZK0GKBq-VJzAA">YOUTUBE</a></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity" /> <div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zoes Law</h2> <p>Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw</a></p> <div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity" /> <p>The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.</p> <p>The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.</p>
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