Dismissal
Termination of employment due to employee misconduct or poor performance.
Real World
In 2023, P&O Ferries dismissed 800 workers without notice or consultation, later paying compensation after tribunals ruled the process was unlawful — illustrating the legal consequences of improper dismissal.
Exam Focus
Always distinguish dismissal (misconduct/performance) from redundancy (role removed) — mixing them up is one of the most common errors in HR questions.
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