28/08/2026
One of the key topics I explore in my August HR Update is the increasing cost of getting a dismissal wrong.
From January 2027, the compensation cap for unfair dismissal is set to be removed, while employees will gain unfair dismissal rights after six months rather than two years. The newsletter also covers:
• The tax implications of creative employee perks
• What increased Fair Work Agency enforcement could mean for small businesses
• A back-to-school Tax-Free Childcare reminder to share with working parents
• Basic employment rights and the importance of keeping your records in order
• Employer FAQs covering background checks, benefits in kind and supporting breastfeeding employees.
You can read the full August HR Update on the link below, and if you'd like support with any of the HR issues covered, please get in touch.
https://mailchi.mp/6d6093be0d5c/demos-hr-solutions-august-2026-hr-update-news-the-cost-of-getting-a-dismissal-wrong-just-got-higher-28082026