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Employment
Dismissal
Further help on dismissal
If you feel you have been unfairly dismissed you could contact Acas (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) helpline for free, confidential, impartial advice
Being dismissed by your employer
Understand your right to be told why you have been dismissed and the reasons an employer can give
Fair reasons for dismissal
If you are being dismissed from work your employer must make sure the dismissal is fair
Unfair dismissal
What counts as unfair dismissal and automatically unfair reasons
Constructive dismissal
Find out what constructive dismissal is and what your rights are if you have to quit your job
What to do if you are unfairly dismissed
Information on what your rights are if you have been unfairly dismissed, including making an Employment Tribunal complaint
Instant dismissals
In some cases of dismissal your employer does not need to go through the normal processes and can 'instantly dismiss' you
Notice periods
Find out how much notice you should be given if your employer is dismissing you
Notice pay
Get help with working out how much pay you are entitled to during your notice period
Handing in or receiving your notice
Guidance on how your employer should give you notice and what the alternative notice arrangements are
