Category: Exits & Dismissals

To dismiss an employee lawfully, have to be able to provide a fair reason. There are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal set out under section 98 of

Employers can lawfully dismiss an employee who is off sick, provided they have a fair reason for dismissal, act reasonably in all the circumstances and follow a fair

Wrongful dismissal is a specific type of claim where an employee is alleging their employer has breached contractual terms when terminating their employment. In this guide, we consider

When making workforce redundancies, employers have to meet certain legal obligations, depending on factors such as the number of jobs that are at risk and the timeframe within

‘Fire and rehire’ refers to when an employer dismisses an employee and rehires them on new terms. Also known as dismissal and re-engagement, firing and rehiring is typically

Should you consider someone walking out of a job as having resigned? In this guide for employers, we look at how to deal with an employee who has

Employers have to follow specific procedural and legal obligations when making people redundant. This includes giving a minimum period of notice to affected workers. The following guide provides

When dismissing an employee with less than 2 years service, it will be important for employers to be aware of the potential legal pitfalls. While in most cases

Payment in lieu of notice is where an employee is paid by their employer for the relevant notice period that they do not work when their employment is

One aspect of the redundancy process that employers can find challenging in practice is the requirement to offer suitable alternative employment. An employer undergoing a redundancy exercise must