wrongful dismissal


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wrongful dismissal

dismissal in breach of contract. This is an ordinary common law claim for damages and is not to be confused with the special statutory regime for cases of UNFAIR DISMISSAL, although it is now possible to bring such claims before an EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL.
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AUnlike the law relating to unfair dismissal where an employee generally needs to have been employed for 12 months in order to make a claim, a dismissed employee can make a claim of wrongful dismissal regardless of his/her length of employment.
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BARNET goalkeeper Ross Flitney will not serve a suspension for his red card against Manchester United after the Football Association upheld his appeal for wrongful dismissal.
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Under the new code, suspensions will come into effect immediately, unless a claim for wrongful dismissal is lodged by noon the next working day.
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Compensation for wrongful dismissal has now increased to an all-time high of pounds 50,000, said Matthew Farrell of Telford-based solicitors Martin-Kaye, who stressed that there are only five fair reasons to dismiss someone.
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The Indian-based bosses are being cautious about the inquest - already being held by phone - as there are likely to be sackings and they want to avoid later claims for wrongful dismissal.
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At a FA disciplinary commission hearing, Sankofa had his claim for wrongful dismissal rejected.
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Boro successfully argued wrongful dismissal and Boateng will now be available for tomorrow's Premiership game against Wigan.
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A PENSIONER who believed he had been fired after his boss swore at him has been awarded nearly pounds 3,000 for wrongful dismissal.
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