Contracts of employment - a guide to using the law for union reps (September 2013)

Chapter 9

9. TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This Chapter looks at:

• the different ways an employment contract comes to an end and some of their legal implications;

• the rules on giving notice and pay in lieu of notice;

• what is a wrongful dismissal;

• what is a “protected conversation” and what legal protections are still available to employees; and

• constructive dismissal.


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