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:

Unfair dismissal

Wrongful dismissal

Constructive dismissal

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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