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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Employment

Dismissal

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Being dismissed by your employer

Understand your right to be told why you have been dismissed and the reasons an employer can give

Fair reasons for dismissal

If you are being dismissed from work your employer must make sure the dismissal is fair

Unfair dismissal

What counts as unfair dismissal and automatically unfair reasons

Constructive dismissal

Find out what constructive dismissal is and what your rights are if you have to quit your job

What to do if you are unfairly dismissed

Information on what your rights are if you have been unfairly dismissed, including making an Employment Tribunal complaint

Instant dismissals

In some cases of dismissal your employer does not need to go through the normal processes and can 'instantly dismiss' you

Notice periods

Find out how much notice you should be given if your employer is dismissing you

Notice pay

Get help with working out how much pay you are entitled to during your notice period

Handing in or receiving your notice

Guidance on how your employer should give you notice and what the alternative notice arrangements are

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