Dismissal

P&O firings: ‘breath-taking’ redundancy decision may prove costly

Ferry company P&O could face significant financial and reputational damage in the courts after it fired 800 staff with immediate effect on 17 March.

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Without prejudice vs. protected conversations: Getting it right

Employers often confuse 'without prejudice' and 'protected conversations'. Here's how to get the distinction right

Criminal offences outside work: what can employers do?

The Adam Johnson case highlights the issue of when to dismiss an employee charged with or convicted of an offence