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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.…
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…
Minded to and final decision letters on complaints made to the Secretary of State that a local library authority is failing to carry out its statutory duty
Detailed information about the Insolvency Service’s investigation and enforcement work, how we achieve our outcomes and how to complain about misconduct.
What happens if you underpay import or export duties and who is responsible for the debt.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Hansen on 30 October 2025.
The Secretary of State writes to social landlords that have received severe maladministration judgements from the Housing Ombudsman or received regulatory notices for breaches of the consumer standards from the Regulator of Social Housing.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler, Mrs Rachael Wheeldon and Mr Steven Torrance on 19 January 2026.
Accepting gifts, benefits and hospitality as a civil servant and how that may be be seen to compromise their personal judgement or integrity
An annual publication of details of any paid, or otherwise remunerated, outside employment held by members of the Senior Civil Service (SCS).
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