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Employment legislation

Language: English Series: Times ; 1 June 1999, 39(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Changes in employment legislation will make it harder for firms to sack employees. As of 1 June 1999, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims is reduced from 2 years to 1 year and the compensation cap is raised from £12,000 to £50,000.

Changes in employment legislation will make it harder for firms to sack employees. As of 1 June 1999, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims is reduced from 2 years to 1 year and the compensation cap is raised from £12,000 to £50,000.