Guides

Employer fails to consider employee's disability before dismissal

The Employment Tribunal (ET), in the case of Muir v Astra Zeneca UK Ltd, had to decide whether the respondent had fully considered the claimant’s disability and the effect it had before taking the decision to dismiss.

Dismissal for reposting social media meme was unfair

The Employment Tribunal (ET) had to consider, in the case of C Smith v Turnock Ltd, whether or not it was reasonable to dismiss an employee for sharing a social media meme that mocked management styles.

Dismissal for refusing to install work app on personal phone was unfair, says ET

An employment tribunal (ET) had to consider whether an employee had been unfairly dismissed after she refused to put a work-related app onto her personal phone.

This employment law guide explores the basics of unfair dismissal and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.