Legislation & Compliance
Navigate the 2026 ERA with Confidence.
The qualifying period for unfair dismissal has changed.
Use objective behavioural data to ensure your new hires succeed well before their probation ends.
The 180-Day Danger Zone
The 180-Day Danger ZoneUnder the incoming Employment Rights Act (ERA), the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims is dropping to just 6 months (approx 180 days).
Employers can no longer use a standard 6-to-9 month probation period to “wait and see” if an employee is a good fit. If you make a hiring mistake, it is now incredibly difficult—and legally risky—to part ways.
How McQuaig Protects You
1. Documented Evidence: McQuaig provides objective, data-backed reports on why a candidate was (or wasn’t) hired, removing subjective bias and providing a paper trail for HR compliance.
2. Bulletproof Onboarding: By knowing an employee’s exact learning style from Day 1, you can tailor their 90-day induction. This proves you provided them with the specific support they needed to succeed.
3. Getting it right the first time: The best defense against unfair dismissal claims is not hiring a poor fit in the first place.
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