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All items: Wrongful dismissal

What is the difference between wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal?

The qualifying period for unfair dismissal is reduced from two years to six months for dismissals on or after 1 January 2027.
Must an employer wait until the end of the probationary period before dismissing an unsatisfactory probationer?

The qualifying period for unfair dismissal reduces from two years to six months, where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027. Employers should take this into account when setting the duration of probationary periods.
Can an employer dismiss an employee on long-term sickness absence before they have exhausted their entitlement to contractual sick pay?
Can the courts force an employer to retract a dismissal without notice if an employee has not committed a serious breach of contract?

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