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ACCA · Question 32 · Employment law
Section A
Which type of dismissal claim is based purely on a breach of the employment contract, typically regarding a failure to provide the correct notice period?
Section A
Which type of dismissal claim is based purely on a breach of the employment contract, typically regarding a failure to provide the correct notice period?
Answer options:
A.
Unfair dismissal
B.
Wrongful dismissal
C.
Constructive dismissal
D.
Summary dismissal
How to approach this question
Distinguish between statutory and common law dismissal claims.
Full Answer
B.Wrongful dismissal✓ Correct
Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer breaches the terms of the employment contract during the dismissal process, most commonly by failing to give the contractual or statutory notice period.
Common mistakes
Confusing wrongful dismissal (breach of contract) with unfair dismissal (statutory right requiring a fair reason and procedure).
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