LRD guides and handbook September 2013

Contracts of employment - a guide to using the law for union reps

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.