Termination & Dismissals

Need help dismissing / terminating an employee ?

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Free dismissal advice for employers

It can always be stressful and daunting having to dismiss / sack an employee, especially if it is something that you have not done before or do not do on a regular basis.


Employment law and the termination process are constantly changing,  it is therefore always worth getting professional HR advice / guidance before taking any action to dismiss an employee, just to make sure you stay on the right side of current employment law.

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If you are thinking about terminating an employee, contact us for a FREE informal discussion.


If you then need additional help or support, one of our expert HR consultants can talk you through the most cost effective option to meet your business needs.


Taking the time to get the correct legal advice before acting could save you from facing an expensive tribunal claim.

How KeyHR can support your business when dismissing / terminating employees.

Our HR consultants have over 30 years experience dealing with dismissing / terminating employees

We will work with you to find the most cost effective solution that limits any chance of future tribunal claims

We do all the hard work for you, providing  you with all the HR advice, documentation / letters & templates needed   

Dismissing Employees FAQ

  • Under what circumstances can i dismiss my employee?

    The main reasons employers terminate employees are: 


    • Employee conduct
    • Capability and performance 
    • Redundancy
    • Continuing employment would be unlawful
    • Retirement
    • Some other substantial reasons 

  • Can I legally exit an employee from my business if I do not have grounds to terminate them?

    Yes this can normally be done under what is call a settlement agreement.


    Please contact us for more details about settlement agreements. 

  • Can I guarantee that an employee won’t take legal action at a later date for being dismissal?

    There are never any guarantees in life. 


    However you can limit the chance of being taken to an employment tribunal in 2 ways.


    When dismissing an employee, make sure you follow a fair and equitable termination process that meets current HR best practice


    Enter into a settlement agreement with the employee


    Please contact us for more details about settlement agreements 

  • Do i have to give my employee notice pay if i terminate them?

    If you terminate an employee under a formal disciplinary process for gross misconduct the employee is not entitled to notice pay. Otherwise notice is normally payable. 

  • What is a settlement agreement ?

    The best way to think of a settlement agreement is a legal divorce between the employer and the employee.


    For a financial settlement the employee signs away their rights to make any future claims against the employer at an employment tribunal.


    Please contact us for more details about settlement agreements.   


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