When is an unfair dismissal unjust?

Employers and advisers alike will be well aware of the concept of a "fair" dismissal in employment law, in terms of both procedural and substantive fairness. However, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently considered whether a fair dismissal must also take account of any injustice suffered by the employee as a result of the dismissal.

This week we look at the decision in Greenwood v Whiteghyll Plastics Limited where an employee was dismissed as a result of pressure placed on... (1032 more words)

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