Qualifying period for unfair dismissal protection is increased

The biggest change to employment rights for 2012 is the increase of the qualifying period for an employee to bring an unfair dismissal.

The biggest change to employment rights for 2012 is the increase of the qualifying period for an employee to bring an unfair dismissal claim from one year to two years. This change comes into force on 6 April 2012. The Government has said that it intends to increase the qualifying period for unfair dismissal 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".