11. Unfair and wrongful dismissal, redundancy. Flashcards

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In order to pursue a claim for unfair dismissal, the employee must usually have been continously employed for at least …

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2 years

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If the reason for a dismissal is automatically unfair, for example where the employee is pregnant, there is no … requirement.

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continuous employment

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An employee must make a claim for unfair dismissal within … of the effective date of termination.

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3 months

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Types of dismissal: T*, NR of a FTC, CD

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termination

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Types of dismissal: T, NR of a FTC*, CD

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non renewal of a fixed term contract

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Types of dismissal: T, NR of a FTC, CD*

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constructive dismissal

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The repudiation by an employer of an essential term of the contract and the employee subsequently resigns is a situation of …

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constructive dismissal

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A reduction in pay, complete change in the nature of the job, or a failure to provide a suitable working environment would potentially be seen as grounds for … if the employee were to subsequently resign.

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constructive dismissal

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A claim for constructive dismissal only requires the employer’s behaviour to be … effective cause.

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an

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Terminations NEVER constituting unfair dismissals: R (WCD)*, FC, MA

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resignation (without constructive dismissal)

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Terminations NEVER constituting unfair dismissals: R (WCD), FC*, MA

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frustrated contracts

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Terminations NEVER constituting unfair dismissals: R (WCD), FC, MABP*

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mutual agreement between parties

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P*, SC, TU, ToU (E, T or O), SP, SR, PD

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pregnancy

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P, SC*, TU, ToU (E, T or O), SP, SR, PD

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spent convictions

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P, SC, TU*, ToU (E, T or O), SP, SR, PD

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trade union membership or activities

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P, SC, TU, ToU* (E, T or O), SP, SR, PD

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transfer of undertaking

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P, SC, TU, ToU (E, T or O)*, SP, SR, PD

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unless justified by an economic, technical or organisational reason

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P, SC, TU, ToU (E, T or O), SP*, SR, PD

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self preservation

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P, SC, TU, ToU (E, T or O), SP, SR*, PD

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seeking to enforce a statutory right

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Automatic reasons for unfair dismissal: P, SC, TU, ToU (E, T or O), SP, SR, PD*

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making a protected disclosure (whistleblowing)

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If a dismissal is to be deemed fair the onus is on the … to show that they took reasonable action for a justifiable reason.

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employer

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If a dismissal is to be deemed fair the onus is on the employer to show that they took … for a justifiable reason.

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reasonable action

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If a dismissal is to be deemed fair the onus is on the employer to show that they took reasonable action for a …

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justifiable reason

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If an employee is dismissed the employer must show that it is …

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fair

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An employee has the right not to be … dismissed by his employer.

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unfairly

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Grounds for a dismissal to be considered fair: CoQ*, M, R, SR, SoSR

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capability or qualifications

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Grounds for a dismissal to be considered fair: CoQ, M*, R, SR, SoSR

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misconduct

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Grounds for a dismissal to be considered fair: CoQ, M, R*, SR, SoSR

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redundancy

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Grounds for a dismissal to be considered fair: CoQ, M, R, SR*, SoSR

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statutory restriction

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Grounds for a dismissal to be considered fair: CoQ, M, R, SR, SoSR*

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some other substantial reason

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“…”, in relation to an employee, means his capability assessed by reference to skill, aptitude, health or any other physical or mental quality.

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capability

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“…”, in relation to an employee, means any degree, diploma or other academic, technical or professional qualification relevant to the position which he held.

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qualifications

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An employee can only be dismissed upon the grounds of ‘qualifications’ if there is an express or implied requirement that they hold such qualifications within their …

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contract of employment

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Claims for unfair dismissal are determined in accordance with [E and the SM of the case]*.

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equity and the substantial merits of the case

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If an employee is to be dismissed on the grounds of misconduct, the employer must [G and R B]* them to be guilty of it.

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genuinely and reasonably believe

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If an employee is dismissed on the grounds of redundancey, they may be able to pursue a claim of unfair dismissal if they can show that they were …

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selected unfairly

37
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Dismissal of a van driver due to their disqualification for drink driving would be deemed to be (fair / unfair).

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fair

38
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Reaching normal state pension age (is / is not) a ground for fair dismissal.

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is not

39
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For employments beginning before …, continuous service of only 1 year was required before a claim of unfair dismissal could be pursued.

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6th April 2012

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For employments beginning before 6th April 2012, continuous service of only … was required before a claim of unfair dismissal could be pursued.

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1 year

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If a dismissal is carried out in breach of a relevant procedure relating to workplace dispute resolution, the tribunal may vary any award by up to …

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25%

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R*, R, C (B, C - JAE, A - ENC)

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reinstatement

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R, R*, C (B, C - JAE, A - ENC)

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re-engagement

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R, R, C* (B, C - JAE, A - ENC)

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compensation

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R, R, C (B*, C - JAE, A - ENC)

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basic award

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R, R, C (B, C* - JAE, A - ENC)

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compensatory award

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R, R, C (B, C - JAE*, A - ENC)

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just and equitable grounds

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R, R, C (B, C - JAE, A* - ENC)

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additional award

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Remedies for unfair dismissal: R, R, C (B, C - JAE, A - ENC*)

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employer non-compliance

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(Unfair / wrongful) dismissal is a statutory protection for employees.

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unfair

51
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(Unfair / wrongful) dismissal is a common law action taken by employees whose employer is in breach of the employment contract.

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wrongful

52
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Unfair dismissal is a … for employees.

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statutory protection

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Wrongful dismissal is a common law action taken by employees whose employer is in breach of the …

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employment contract

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The time period in which an action for wrongful dismissal can be brought is …

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6 years

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There (is / is no) minimum length of continuous service required before a claim for wrongful dismissal can be brought.

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is no

56
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Examples of reasons for summary dismissal: D*, GM, D, GoPN, BoET

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disobedience

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Examples of reasons for summary dismissal: D, GM*, D, GoPN, BoET

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gross misconduct

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Examples of reasons for summary dismissal: D, GM, D*, GoPN, BoET

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dishonesty

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Examples of reasons for summary dismissal: D, GM, D, GoPN*, BoET

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gross or persistent negligence

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Examples of reasons for summary dismissal: D, GM, D, GoPN, BoET*

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breach of express terms

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The remedies for wrongful dismissal are the same (D, I e.t.c.) as those for any …

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breach of contract

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The remedies for wrongful dismissal are the same (D, I e.t.c.)* as those for any breach of contract.

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damages, injunctions, e.t.c.

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Reasons for wrongful dismissal: NN*, IN, BFE, RIB, BoC, EAER

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no notice

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Reasons for wrongful dismissal: NN, IN*, BFE, RIB, BoC, EAER

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insufficient notice

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Reasons for wrongful dismissal: NN, IN, DBFE*, RIB, BoC, EAER

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dismissal before expiry of a fixed term contract

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Reasons for wrongful dismissal: NN, IN, BFE, RIB*, BoC, EAER

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redundancy in breach of contract

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Reasons for wrongful dismissal: NN, IN, BFE, RIB, BoC*, EAER

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breach of contract

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Reasons for wrongful dismissal: NN, IN, BFE, RIB, BoC, EAER*

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employee accepts employer’s repudiation

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A serious breach of a contract of employment by an employer is termed a …

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repudiation

70
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Redundancy is a form of …

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dismissal

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The proper test for determining whether an employee is … is to see whether there has been a reduction in the employer’s requirements for employees to work at the place where the person concerned is employed.

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redundant

72
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Statutory redundancy pay is calculated on the same basis as statutory NP.

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notice periods

73
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The existence of a mobility clause within a contract of employment (can / can not) be used to avoid the payment of statutory redundancy pay.

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can not

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If an employer relies on incapability through ill health as grounds for dismissal, there must be appropriate …

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medical evidence