Unfair dismissal law – An LRD guide for union reps (December 2023)

Chapter 11

Calculating length of service

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For service to count towards the qualifying period for unfair dismissal rights, it must be continuous, with the same or an “associated” employer. A break in employment can mean having to start from the beginning to build up the necessary continuous service.


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