Dismissal of an employee occurs when: the employer terminates the contract, either with or without giving notice or; a fixed term contract ends and is not renewed; or the employee leaves when they are entitled to do so due to the employer's conduct. Read our factsheets and employment law resources to find out more about dismissal procedures, unfair and wrongful dismissal.

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One Factsheet about Dismissal
Factsheet
Dismissal procedures
Introductory guidance on dismissal in the UK, focusing on unfair dismissal and with advice on following a fair dismissal procedure
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Employment law

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One Employment law about Dismissal
Employment law
Dismissal: UK employment law
Explore our collection of resources on fair and unfair dismissal, including the branches of unfair dismissal such as constructive dismissal, and laws around wrongful dismissal. This resource includes common questions and answers plus relevant case law
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Guides

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One Guide about Dismissal
Guide
People manager guide: Dismissal
Information for managers on what happens when the decision is made to dismiss a member of their team and how to avoid mistakes
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Thought leadership

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One Thought leadership about Dismissal
Thought leadership
New statutory code not enough to prevent future P&O Ferries-type sackings
Ben Willmott talks about why UK Government plans for a new code of practice to ensure employers consult with workers when changing employment conditions will fail to stop unfair treatment, as press reports suggest the long-awaited Employment Bill is to be further delayed

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Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals

This online course provides the opportunity for you to explore, discuss and fully understand your legal and ethical responsibilities towards your employer and its people when facilitating or supporting grievance, disciplinary or dismissal procedures. The course covers both addressing matters in the correct way from a legal perspective and doing so from an ethical and people-focused perspective.

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