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Given that the expiry of a fixed-term contract constitutes dismissal, what will usually be a fair reason for dismissal?

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Status: This resource is kept under review and updated in line with developments.
Updates: The qualifying service required to claim unfair dismissal reduces from two years to six months for dismissals on or after 1 January 2027. This makes it more important for employers to identify a fair reason for dismissal on expiry of a fixed-term contract.