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DISMISSAL

Dismissal is when you end the employment of one of your employees. This could happen in several ways, including:

  • Telling an employee that you are ending their employment, with or without notice
  • By breaching your employment contract so badly that you constructively dismiss your employee and they are forced to leave
  • A fixed-term contract is not renewed

When dismissing an employee, you must show that you have:

  • a valid reason that you can justify (following an investigation)
  • acted reasonably in the circumstances

If you require further advice or assistance on a disciplinary issue or possible dismissal, please contact Schools' Personnel Service.