This has the potential of providing a defence to a claim of automatic unfair dismissal. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
For instance, if an employee has whistle - blown, they may be able to claim automatic unfair dismissal if they have been working for the employer for less that two years. (tribunalclaim.com)
Automatic unfair dismissal means, that regardless of your length of service, you can potentially bring a claim in the employment tribunal against your employer. (tribunalclaim.com)