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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?
ACCA · Question 50 · Employment law
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: Quantum Weave argues that Zara cannot claim unfair dismissal because she has only been employed for 6 months. Is this defense legally valid?
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: Quantum Weave argues that Zara cannot claim unfair dismissal because she has only been employed for 6 months. Is this defense legally valid?
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Yes, employees must have 2 years of continuous service to bring any unfair dismissal claim.
Yes, but only because she reported it externally rather than internally first.
No, there is no qualifying period of employment required for automatic unfair dismissal claims related to whistleblowing.
No, the qualifying period is 3 months for all employees.
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