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Dismissal

In law, a dismissal can occur where:
  • the employer terminates the contract - e.g. for misconduct or redundancy
  • a limited term contract ends and is not renewed
  • the employee resigns in circumstances where they are entitled to do so because of the employer's actions (known as "constructive dismissal")

    An employer may lay employees off without pay for a temporary period (e.g. because of a downturn in orders) if there is a contractual right to do so - i.e. provision is made in the employment contract. This could also possibly entitle employees to a statutory payment known as a guarantee payment.

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