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What constitutes grounds for summary dismissal?
What constitutes grounds for summary dismissal?
Which of the following reasons is NOT considered automatically unfair for dismissal?
Which of the following reasons is NOT considered automatically unfair for dismissal?
What is the first step required in the redundancy process?
What is the first step required in the redundancy process?
Which scenario would justify an employee's dismissal under 'another substantial reason'?
Which scenario would justify an employee's dismissal under 'another substantial reason'?
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What is a key requirement for selecting employees for redundancy?
What is a key requirement for selecting employees for redundancy?
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What could be a valid reason for the dismissal of an employee?
What could be a valid reason for the dismissal of an employee?
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Which of these is NOT a common method for selecting employees for redundancy?
Which of these is NOT a common method for selecting employees for redundancy?
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What is the redundancy pay entitlement for an employee with 5 years of service?
What is the redundancy pay entitlement for an employee with 5 years of service?
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Which statement about redundancy selection is true?
Which statement about redundancy selection is true?
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Which of the following is a legal requirement when dismissing an employee?
Which of the following is a legal requirement when dismissing an employee?
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Study Notes
Dismissal vs Redundancy
- Dismissal is when an employee is terminated due to misconduct or unsatisfactory performance
- Redundancy occurs when a role (not an employee personally) is no longer required by the employer
- These are both methods of employment termination, but differ in their reasons
Unfair Dismissal Reasons
- Being pregnant or on maternity leave
- Taking time off for family reasons
- Acting as an employee representative, trade union representative, or occupational pension scheme trustee
- Having joined or not joined a trade union
- Working part-time or on a fixed-term contract
- Reporting wrongdoing at work (whistleblowing)
Summary Dismissal
- An employee can be dismissed immediately for gross misconduct, such as violent behaviour
- An employer should still carry out a proper investigation before making the dismissal
- Another substantial reason - such as an employee being sent to prison, losing their license to drive a business or work
Redundancy Process
- Creating a business case for redundancy: Explaining the need to make redundancies and exploring alternative options
- Selecting employees for redundancy: Considering which employees are being considered for redundancy and setting out a fair selection criteria
- Holding redundancy consultations: Meetings to discuss factors being taken into consideration for redundancy
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