{"id":175664,"date":"2022-09-06T06:03:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T05:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=175664"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:06:29","slug":"dismissing-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/dismissing-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should and Should Not Do When Dismissing Staff in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Deciding to dismiss one of your employees is an important decision you should not take lightly. After all, your staff\u2019s job is their livelihood, and you have invested time and energy in training your staff. However, there will be times when dismissing a staff member is your only option. Nevertheless, if you carry out a dismissal, you must carry it out fairly. A fair dismissal means you follow the rules about dismissal and dismiss correctly. Otherwise, you could face an employment tribunal claim for unfair or wrongful dismissal. This article will explain what you should and should not do as an employer when dismissing staff in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Do You Have One of the Five Legal Reasons for Dismissal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dismissing your employee is not fair unless your reason for dismissal is legal. Otherwise, if you do not have a lawful ground for dismissal, your employee may claim unfair dismissal. There are five legal reasons for dismissal, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n