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What are the time limits for wrongful dismissal?
A claim for wrongful dismissal may be brought in the County or High Court or in the Employment Tribunals.
What is Wrongful dismissal?
Wrongful dismissal is essentially a breach of contract claim against your employer.
Employment tribunal advice for employers
The Employment Tribunals are an independent judicial body established to resolve disputes between employers and employees over employment rights. The…
Employment Tribunal proceedings for employees
Expert employment solicitor Stephen Britton explains and answers some questions on Employment Tribunal proceedings for employees.
What are the reasons for automatic unfair dismissal?
Automatic unfair dismissal occurs when someone is dismissed and that dismissal violates the employee’s statutory legal rights.
What is unfair dismissal?
Expert employment solicitor Stephen Britton explains and answers some questions on unfair dismissal.
Understanding sickness, your rights and being disciplined whilst sick
An employer will often managing attendance problems often means tackling possible causes of absence and sickness, where it affects the business.
What are my rights working on Bank Holidays
It is really up to your employer to decide whether or not you have to work on bank holidays.
What is Whistle-blowing (Part 2)?
The term whistleblowing can be defined as someone raising a concern about a wrong doing within their organisation. The concern must be a genuine conc…
What is Whistle-blowing? (Part 1)
The term whistleblowing can be defined as someone raising a concern about a wrong doing within their organisation. The concern must be a genuine conc…
What is an Unlawful Deductions from wages?
If for any reason your employer has failed to pay you or even paid you less than you are entitled to, you may have a claim for unlawful deductions fr…
Constructive dismissal and what is meant by the 'last straw' with Rebecca Reid
Expert employment solicitor Rebecca Reid explains and answers some questions around the rules of constructive dismissal, including:
