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In an attempt to help companies in our struggling economy, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced a number of changes to be made in employment law.
From 1st April 2012, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will increase from one year to two years.
Fees are also to be introduced which employees will be expected to pay for pursuing employment tribunal claims. The level of these fees are to be decided after a government consultation.
In summary, Mr Osbourne’s announcement suggests the following fee scales are being considered:
We will watch with interest as more detail is announced. If you have any questions about current employment tribunal rules and the impact any changes may have on your business, please contact our Employment Law Team
Amy Hallam Head of Employment 0114 3496989 amy.hallam@brmlaw.co.uk
