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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…
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During the dismissal procedure, make sure you act fairly and reasonably.…
Read about the Committee's review of intimidation in public life, including our report, evidence submitted to the Committee, and press releases.
Find out the rules from 1 January 2018 if you promote or use arrangements that are meant to give someone a VAT or other indirect tax saving or a tax deferral.
Guidance to help primary care, commissioners and local authorities plan and evaluate initiatives around cervical screening coverage in their area.
Revenge Porn: sharing private sexual materials with intent to cause distress
Government to offer home testing kits as part of the cervical screening programme under the upcoming 10 Year Health Plan.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ward on 17 September 2025.
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