Unfair Dismissal and Statement of Reasons for Dismissal (Variation of Qualifying Period) Order 1999 comes into force

The Order lowers the qualifying period of continuous employment needed to acquire the right not to be unfairly dismissed from two years to one year. It also lowers the qualifying period of continuous employment needed for the entitlement, on request, to a written statement of reasons for dismissal from two years to one year. The Order can be viewed on the OPSI website. 
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