3 April 2012

Qualifying period for unfair dismissal

The Unfair Dismissal and Statement of Reasons for Dismissal (Variation of Qualifying Period) Order 2012 [SI 2012/989], confirms that the qualifying period (QP) for unfair dismissal and a statement of reasons for dismissal will increase from one year to two years.

The two-year QP will apply to an employee whose employment began on or after 6 April 2012.

From 6 April 2012, an employment judge can sit alone for an unfair dismissal claim: Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (Tribunal Composition) Order 2012 [SI 2012/988].

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