Automatically Unfair Dismissal

Automatically Unfair Dismissal - (noun)

Definition

An employer cannot justify a dismissal which is automatically unfair dismissal. Automatically unfair dismissal includes dismissals for being connected to a trade union, being pregnant, asserting a statutory right, seeking a minimum wage, or carrying out the functions of an elected employee representative.

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Source: Adapted from WorkSmart
Example of Use: Carla was dismissed for being a trade union rep. This was a clear case of automatically unfair dismissal.