You know that you have to follow the statutory procedures to the letter to ensure that any dismissal is fair. But what if the “employee” doesn’t have the right to work here in the first place? Can
you just show them the door?
Published 07.02.2008
An employee who was accused of being in the UK illegally when her employer couldn’t verify her documents has been awarded £20,800 by the tribunal. What’s the correct procedure if you can’t verify
right to work documents?
Published 27.08.2020
You’ve employed a foreign worker whose work permit is about to expire. As you’re understandably worried about employing her illegally, you’re planning on letting her go. But is this as safe as it
sounds?
Published 10.07.2008
An employee hasn’t provided evidence of their continued right to work in the UK but you’ve no proof they are now working illegally. According to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, does this give you
grounds for their dismissal?
Published 10.05.2016
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that an employee who was sacked on the grounds of “illegality” when he couldn’t produce evidence of his right to work in the UK was unfairly dismissed. Where
did the employer go wrong?
Published 15.12.2017
When an employee who’s been dismissed for misconduct successfully appeals against that decision, they are automatically reinstated. If they then say that they don’t want to return to work, can they
still claim unfair dismissal?
Published 29.11.2022
Let’s suppose that, following a fair and thorough disciplinary investigation and hearing, you’ve found an employee guilty of gross misconduct. Does this finding automatically justify their summary
dismissal?
Published 21.10.2013
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that an employee who was sacked during an appraisal meeting was fairly dismissed, even though no proper dismissal procedure was followed by the employer. Why
did it make this finding?
Published 17.09.2020
EEA and Swiss nationals who wished to retain their right to work in the UK post-Brexit had to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021. What’s the situation if you discover that one of
your employees has not applied?
Published 11.10.2021