Lunch and Learn | Unfair Dismissal | Webinar 9

Missed our latest Lunch and Learn session? Catch up with this recorded webinar, hosted by our Employment Law solicitor, Liz Burley. Unfair dismissal claims can be costly and damaging for businesses. This session explains what counts as a dismissal, the difference between ordinary and automatic unfair dismissal, and how to ensure your processes are fair and compliant. In this session, we cover: What is and isn’t a dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996 Ordinary vs automatic unfair dismissal Eligibility, time limits, and burden of proof Fairness test and potentially fair reasons for dismissal Automatic unfair dismissal reasons: pregnancy, whistleblowing, health and safety, and more Compensation for unfair dismissal: capped and uncapped awards Key takeaways for making impartial and consistent decisions 📩 Contact us for the free resource shared in this session: marketing@burleylaw.co.uk To register for future Lunch and Learn sessions or learn more about our HR support bundles, contact us: Email: marketing@burleylaw.co.uk Stay connected with us: Website: https://burleylaw.co.uk/ LinkedIn:   / burleylaw   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated. Disclaimer: Everything presented in this video is current as of 09/10/2025 and is subject to change.