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Employment contracts: When does notice of dismissal start to run?

A recent case has highlighted the significant financial consequences that can arise if it is not clear when an employee’s notice begins, report Phil Allen and Louise Singh ‘In the absence of an express term, if an employer chooses to dismiss in writing and by post, the date that notice starts to run can only …

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Termination: When does notice of dismissal take effect?

An employee’s contract will usually specify the period of notice they are entitled to receive if they are dismissed, but when does the notice period start to run? Phil Allen looks at a recent Court of Appeal judgment ‘For an employer to be certain that it has given notice effectively, it must ensure that the …

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