The Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period Drops to Six Months: What Veterinary Practices Must Change
On 1 January 2027 the unfair dismissal qualifying period falls from two years to six months. The six month probation stops working.
The Fair Work Agency: What It Can Do, and What Your Veterinary Practice Should Have Ready
The Fair Work Agency enforces sick pay, holiday pay and the minimum wage, and does not need a complaint to start.
Third Party Harassment: What Changes for Veterinary Practices on 30 October 2026
From 30 October 2026 employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent third party harassment. What that means when the third party is a client.
Annual Leave Records: What Your Veterinary Practice Must Keep From 6 April 2026
Since 6 April 2026 every UK employer must keep annual leave records for six years. What a veterinary practice must hold, and why the rota does not count.
