Can you be suspended from work without a warning?
There are various reasons why an employer might want to suspend an employee, usually in the context of a disciplinary matter. We answer all the questions you may have if you are suspended from work, including whether your employer has… Read on
How much notice am I entitled to?
Each party to an employment contract is entitled by law to a minimum amount of warning if the other party wants to terminate the contract. There are legal notice requirements for both employees and employers, depending on how long the… Read on
How many written warnings am I entitled to before dismissal?
In all but the most extreme cases of misconduct – termed gross misconduct – an employee is unlikely to be subject to dismissal for a first offence at work. Instead, they will be entitled to receive one or more warnings… Read on
New cap on public sector exit payments set to be introduced
Last month, the government finally published draft regulations setting out how it intends to limit pay-offs to public sector workers, nearly four years after it first said it would tackle the issue of six-figure termination packages. On 10 April, the… Read on
Can you retract a resignation?
Notice, once given, cannot generally be withdrawn unless the other party consents. There have been numerous cases dealing with the issue of a disputed resignation over the years but, the general rule remains. Individuals should therefore be absolutely sure of… Read on
Have you been dismissed for a fair reason?
It is unlawful for an employer to dismiss an employee unfairly. However, an employer is entitled to dismiss for a fair reason, provided it follows a fair procedure in carrying out that dismissal. So, what actually amounts to an unfair… Read on
Has my employer followed a fair procedure in dismissing me?
If you are eligible to bring a claim of unfair dismissal in the employment tribunal then you will need to show that your employer acted unfairly in dismissing you, in order to win your claim. Assuming that an employer can… Read on
Can I bring a claim for unfair dismissal?
Not everyone whose employment has terminated can bring a claim of unfair dismissal. There are some important qualifying criteria which you must satisfy otherwise you will not be eligible to bring an unfair dismissal claim. Only once you have understood… Read on
Is unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal the same thing?
In a nutshell, when someone is constructively dismissed from their employment, they may be able to claim unfair dismissal (which is a statutory right set out in legislation). However, they will need to meet the various eligibility requirements for bringing… Read on
What are the five fair reasons for dismissal?
Employees who have been employed for two years or more are protected against unfair dismissal and, if they are dismissed they may bring a claim in the employment tribunal. An employer may defend a claim for unfair dismissal by showing… Read on