The Day 182 Toolkit: probation review template & checklist for UK employers
From 1 January 2027, the Employment Rights Act 2025 gives every new hire unfair-dismissal rights at six months. This free toolkit gives you the timeline, the records to keep, and a review template you can use today — whether or not you ever use our software.
What’s inside
The Day 182 timeline
Every milestone from Day 0 to Day 182 — what to log at hire, the Day 90 mid-probation review, and the 150/165/175 decision windows.
The 6-point record that holds up
The six pieces of documentation tribunals actually look for, and the order in which employers usually lose them.
A ready-to-use review template
A structured probation review form: objectives, evidence, concerns raised, support offered, and the decision — with dates.
The pre-2027 compliance checklist
What to fix in your hiring paperwork and review rhythm before the six-month rule takes effect on 1 January 2027.
Prefer the clock, reminders, and sealed records handled for you?
ProbationWatch tracks each hire’s Day 182 countdown, fires review prompts at Day 150/165/175, and seals review records with a tamper-evident ledger. Free for your first two employees — no card required.
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