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• Updated: 19 May 2014

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

• Overview

  Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - they do not always…

• Reasons you can be dismissed

  There are some situations when your employer can dismiss you fairly. Not…

• Unfair and constructive dismissal

  In certain situations, you may be able to take legal action if you’re…

• What to do if you're dismissed

  If you’re threatened with dismissal (or are dismissed) you can get help…

An employer can suspend an employee from work if their health and safety is in danger - employee right to pay, alternative work and how to handle problems

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Johnston on 25 November 2025.

• Updated: 26 January 2026

A project exploring why tax is complex and how to measure complexity

• Updated: 18 June 2015

Tell DVLA you want to surrender your driving licence due to a medical condition.

Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.

How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing

This page includes summaries of the winning bids for the Future Open Networks Research Challenge.

• Updated: 9 May 2025

All private sector businesses that want to do building control work in England and Wales under the Building Act 1984 (as amended) must apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

• Updated: 26 March 2025