It's been confirmed that the increase in the unfair dismissal qualifying period from 1 year to 2 years will only affect those who start work on or after 6 April 2012. BIS are yet to make a formal announcement on its website to this effect. For recruitment purposes, employers need to be aware that for new joiners starting at any time up to and including 5 April 2012, the 1-year qualifying period will still apply. You can vote in our poll if you think this will affect the timing of your 2012 recruitment plans. See also ‘1 year to 2 + fees: will it work?’ and ‘Employment law reforms – a price worth paying?’.
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