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 51 · 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: If Zara wins her employment tribunal case, which of the following remedies is the tribunal legally required to consider FIRST?
Answer options:
Compensation
Reinstatement
Re-engagement
A public apology
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