The Goverment has announced changes to the rules of unfair dismissal, which could save British business is nearly £ 6 million a year. From April 2012, employees will only qualify for the right to claim unfair dismissal after two years of employment, rather than one. In addition, a fee system will be introduced with those employees who wish to raise a tribunal claim, with a view to reducing the number of vexatious claims. With effect from April 2013 employees must pay a £250 application fee with a further charge of £1000 a hearing is granted. If successful, the money will be refunded to the claimant.