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I have been dismissed by way of redundancy because I have cancer I believe. My employer is using issues that arose while I was of ill and previous to that. Can ... read more

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Major Singh-Raud

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An employer can dismiss for a number of fair reasons including redundancy. However, they cannot dismiss based on your cancer. There are deadlin... read more

can my emplyer sack me for drunk driving charge

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Major Singh-Raud

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This depends on the nature of your role and the impact of it upon the employer's business. I would need more information about any internal inve... read more

I feel I have been unfairly dismissed within 6 months of a permanent full time job, am I likely to be able to look at unfair dismissal?

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Major Singh-Raud

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Generally, am employee cannot claim for unfair dismissal if you have less than a year's service. There are exceptions to this - if you think you... read more

I feel I have been unfairly dismissed within 6 months of a permanent full time job, am I likely to be able to look at unfair dismissal?

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Kavita Bachada

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It is highly unlikely as employees generally need a year's service to claim unfair dismissal. There are exceptions such as if you think you migh... read more

Can I sue my previous employer for unfair dismissal for miss conduct that I have proof that I did not do?

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Major Singh-Raud

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An employer can dismiss if there is a reasonable belief in your guilt. You do not state the exact circumstances so advice here is limited. Feel free to discuss it further on 0161 474 7111.

I am line-managing a person who suffers from anxiety (although the full extent of her illness or occupational health report has not been disclosed to me). After ... read more

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Major Singh-Raud

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You have to let the company investigate the grievance and you should be given the opportunity to appeal against it. I would need more specific i... read more

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