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Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - reasons you can be dismissed, unfair and constructive dismissal and what to do if you're dismissed
Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - they do not always…
There are some situations when your employer can dismiss you fairly. Not…
In certain situations, you may be able to take legal action if you’re…
If you’re threatened with dismissal (or are dismissed) you can get help…
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
Dismissal is when you end an employee’s contract. When dismissing staff,…
You must have a valid reason for dismissing an employee. Valid reasons…
Even if you think you’ve dismissed someone fairly, they could still claim…
Employees can only claim unfair dismissal if they’ve worked for a…
You can dismiss an employee if: they’re incapable of doing their job to…
Sometimes an employee may have to stop working because of long-term ill…
During the dismissal procedure, make sure you act fairly and reasonably.…
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for assessing a range of claims paid out of Central Funds.
Resignations, dismissals, disciplinaries and redundancy pay
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 18 April 2024.
How to take an employer to a tribunal: the hearing, what happens if you lose your case, how to appeal.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
Information for landlords in England on tenant eviction: assured shorthold tenancies, including eviction notices, Section 21, Section 8, accelerated possession, possession orders, bailiffs
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
How to appeal a county court, High Court or tribunal decision to the Court of Appeal.
Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
Government announces changes to rules governing police officers' disciplinary, vetting and performance processes.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
How employers must handle written and verbal staff resignations, business transfers and redundancy pay
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Bourne on 24 April 2024.
Being made redundant - rights, statutory payments you're entitled to, notice periods and consultation, finding a job.
How to appeal a community infrastructure levy notice under Regulation 117, 118 or 119.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 23 April 2024.
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