Answer: In April 2012, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal increased from one year to two years, as part of the Government's drive to streamline the employment tribunal process.
In certain circumstances, however, dismissals will automatically be considered to be unfair, and employees will not be required to have two years' service before making a claim. These include dismissals for reasons such as pregnancy or maternity leave, trade union membership, whistleblowing, reporting health and safety risks, or assertion of statutory rights. These exceptions are all set out in the Employment Rights Act 1996.
There will also be an increase from one to two years in the qualifying period required for an employee to be entitled to a written statement from their employer setting out the reasons for their dismissal. Any request will need to be made within three months of the termination of employment, which is the limit for bringing a tribunal claim. See
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