Unfair Dismissal; IDS Employment Law Handbook

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.