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All items: Potentially fair reasons for dismissal

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

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.
What should an employer do if employees refuse to work with a colleague?

If a group of employees is refusing to work with a colleague, the employer should investigate the reason ...
What does dismissal for "some other substantial reason" mean?
Does an employer have an obligation to offer an employee any suitable alternative employment before dismissing them by reason of sickness absence?
Can an employee be dismissed for being a member of an extreme political party?
Where employees are dismissed as a result of a TUPE transfer, will the dismissals be unfair?
How can an employer defend an unfair dismissal claim?
Do employers need to consider alternative work before dismissing an employee who is underperforming?
Can an employer dismiss an employee for a one-off act of poor performance?
Can an employer lawfully dismiss an employee whose absence is not authorised?

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