The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has informally stated that the planned increase in the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from one to two years will only apply to those starting employment on or after 6 April 2012, according to Practical Law Company.
If confirmed, this would mean that there is no advantage to be had by employers postponing any pending dismissals of employees who currently have 12-22 months' service until after 5 April, but some may wish to consider delaying recruitment plans until after this date.
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