The qualifying period for an employee to bring an unfair dismissal claim will increase from one year to two years on 6 April 2012.
The Government have introduced this to “provide more time for employers and employees to resolve difficulties, give employers greater confidence in taking on people and ease the burden on the employment tribunal process” (Resolving workplace disputes: public consultation BIS website)
The increase will apply only to employees who join your organisation on or after 6 April 2012. The current one-year qualifying period will continue to apply to employees who started their employment prior to 6 April 2012.
