By Max Winthrop
This guide defines the qualifying conditions to bring a claim for unfair dismissal. To bring a claim, the key requirements are that the individual must be an employee; have been dismissed; and have been continuously employed for a period of at least two years ending with the effective date of termination.
In this guide, learn about:
- Requirement to be employee
- Requirement to have been dismissed
- Two years’ continuous service requirement
- Excluded employees
- Employees working abroad
- Time limits for claims
- Future developments
- Reduction in qualifying period for unfair dismissal
- Time limits for claims
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