Employment Law terms

Question 1

wrongful dismissal

Answer 1

when an employer breaches the terms of an employee’s contract in dismissing them
eg failing to provide required notice, not following contractual dismissal procedures

Question 2

unfair dismissal

Answer 2

when an employer dismisses an employee in a way that is unjust or unreasonable
at least 2 years conitnuous work

Question 3

automatic unfair dismissal

Answer 3

Certain reasons for dismissal are automatically considered unfair, such as dismissal due to pregnancy, whistleblowing, or trade union membership.

Question 4

potentially fair dismissal

Answer 4

dismissals can be fair if based on legit reason such as conduct, capability, redundancy, statutory illegality or other

Question 5

constructive dismissal

Answer 5

when employee resigns based on employers conduct which has made their continued employment untenable; significant breaches of contract such as drastic changes

Question 6

employment rights act

Answer 6

1996

Question 7

equality act

Answer 7

2010

Question 8

national minimum wage act

Answer 8

1998