Question 1

Section B - Scenario 2

SCENARIO: 'Quantum Weave' is an advanced textiles manufacturer. Zara, an employee of 6 months, discovers that the company is illegally dumping toxic nanomaterials into a local river. She reports this to the Environmental Agency. The next day, Quantum Weave dismisses Zara, explicitly stating in writing that she is being fired for 'causing trouble with the authorities'.

QUESTION: What specific type of dismissal has occurred here?

Accepted Answer

Identify the legal protection afforded to whistleblowers.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this ACCA question?

Accepted Answer

Confusing standard unfair dismissal (which requires a reasonableness test) with automatic unfair dismissal.

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