IDS Unfair Dismissal

Providing a clear and accurate statement of the law on unfair dismissal, this fully revised and updated Handbook:

• Covers the legal definition of "dismissal" and deals with the various exclusions from the right to claim that exist
• Explains the potentially fair reasons for dismissal, e.g. conduct, capability and "some other substantial reason"
• Tackles the central issue of unfairness in the statutory definition
• Sets out the grounds for automatically unfair dismissals and discusses the special rules that apply to such dismissals
• Investigates the remedies available in unfair dismissal cases
• Looks at the right of employees to receive a written statement of the reasons for dismissal