Articles, tagged with "unfair dismissal", page 2

Defining Unfair Dismissal

Unfair dismissal is not wrongful dismissal which is dismissal in violation or breach of an employment contract which can be adjudicated in the British court system. Unfair dismissal taken to the highest authority is a claim that belongs in the Employment ... Read >
Author: redundancylaw

Understanding a Wrongful Dismissal

A wrongful dismissal in Britain and Wales is generally about ending an employment contract prematurely or issues surrounding a breach of contract. A wrongful dismissal cannot be considered an unfair dismissal which is an entirely different action in most ... Read >
Author: redundancylaw

Using an Employment Tribunal

An employment tribunal is a term used in Britain and Wales which consists of three members who sit in judgment in the tribunal when there is a dispute between employers and employees of companies based in Britain and Wales. There is also an Employment Tri... Read >
Author: redundancylaw

Redundancy

Being made redundant can be incredibly stressful, and often creates feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. If you are facing redundancy, it is best to have as much information as possible to make the process less overwhelming. This article provides an ov... Read >
Author: Gary Storer

A Simple Guide to the Main Points of the Default Retirement Age Changes

Changes in the default retirement age (DRA) The default retirement age (DRA) will be abolished 1 October 2011. This means that employers will no longer be able to compulsorily retire employees when they reach 65 years of age. The background to the new ... Read >
Author: Matt

Sex Discrimination In The Workplace

Copyright (c) 2011 Robert Gray Discrimination in the workplace can take several forms including disability, race, age and sex. This article aims to look at some of the issues surrounding sex discrimination in the workplace, such as what it is, what... Read >
Author: Robert Gray Solicitor

A Summary Of The Government's Consultation On Employment Tribunal Reform - Part 1

On 27 January 2011 the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) launched a consultation on wide-ranging reforms to the employment tribunal system. Resolving Workplace Disputes: A Consultation sets out a number of proposals, many of wh... Read >
Author: JamieRock

How Can I Make a Claim For Unfair Dismissal?

You can make a claim against your employer if you believe that you may have been unfairly dismissed. Unfair dismissal claims made through Employment Tribunals rather than the normal court system. They have been specially set up to hear cases relating to b... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Is It Possible For Anyone Claim For Unfair Dismissal?

In the past employers were able to dismiss their employees for any reason and at any given time, just so long as they gave them their contractual notice, since the early 1970s a legislation has been in force which protects employees from being dismissed u... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

What Type Of Claims Can An Employment Solicitor Help With?

There are many situations where an employment solicitor could provide both employers and employees with some much needed legal assistance. Because employment is such a large part of our collective lives and because it is such a complex and technical area ... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

How To Prevent Unfair Dismissal In The Workplace

Claims of unfair dismissal and the compensation that can come with it could prove to be very difficult for a company. Businesses should come up with clear strategies to try and reduce these claims and create a better atmosphere in the workplace. If the em... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Types Claims Heard By The Employment Tribunal

If an employee wants to pursue their workplace related grievance to an Employment Tribunal it is essential that they know what kind of claims the Employment Tribunal are able to hear. They only hear claims related to a certain number of issues. It is also... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

What Happens If I Win My Employment Tribunal?

Say for instance, an employee has had a workplace related grievance and has brought it to the attention of their employer and they feel that the company's internal grievance procedures did not fully satisfy their expectations, then they are able to bring ... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Employment Law - What Is Redundancy?

Redundancy is a form of dismissal in which strategic business reasons are behind the decision instead of questions of ability or conduct on the part of the employees. Redundancy is known as a potentially fair form of dismissal as it is a situation where a... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Advice For Employers On Settling Employment Disputes

The best and most effective way for an employer to settle employment disputes ensure that they never occur in the first place. This statement can become a clear strategy that would help reduce the frequency and the intensity of disputes in the workplace, ... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

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