Employment Law in 2012

1st February 2012 - new Tribunal award limits come into force.

 

6th March 2012 - the Government consultation closes on proposals to charge Claimants a fee to bring a claim in the Employment Tribunals (at present this is free).

 

April 2012 - the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims will increase from one year to two years for those starting a new job on or after 6 April 2012.  Employees whose employment started before 6 April 2012 will remain subject to the one year qualifying period.

 

Unpaid parental leave increases to four months.