Frequently asked questions on legal issues relating to unfair dismissal.
Most of the provisions governing unfair dismissal are to be found in the Employment Rights Act 1996 as....
No, some employees do not qualify. To present a claim for unfair dismissal, an employee must....
There are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal which are contained within section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996....
Whether older employees can claim unfair dismissal.
The approach and procedure leading up to dismissal will vary depending on the reason for the dismissal. At the very least....
There are certain situations in which dismissal by an employer for a specific reason will be treated as being automatically unfair....
There will be two qualifying periods for claiming unfair dismissal. In summary employees employed before 6 April 2012....
No. Where an employer fails to serve notice, or insufficient statutory notice, the period of employment will be extended by....
There are several avenues open to an employee who wishes to pursue a claim for unfair dismissal against their employer....
A complaint for unfair dismissal should be submitted to an employment tribunal before the end of three months from.....
Acas currently have a variety of roles in unfair dismissal claims: conciliation....
When an employment tribunal finds that a complaint for unfair dismissal is well founded, it will decide what remedy should be provided....
The award consists of: 1. A basic award to compensate for loss of job security. It is calculated....
The basic award is calculated as follows....
Constructive dismissal is where an employee terminates the contract under which they are employed, either with or without notice, in circumstances....
Section 98 (3)(a) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 states that 'capability in relation to an employee means his capability assessed by reference to his skill....
This is not a statutory requirement but, given that capability and conduct are two separate potentially fair reasons for dismissal, it is not uncommon....
An employment tribunal will use a number of factors to determine whether a dismissal for misconduct is fair. An important factor....
Problems related to abuse of the internet are the single most common reason employers attempt to dismiss. Some uses....
It is always good practice for an employer to accept a resignation of an employee they are relieved to lose. The general principle is.....
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