Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015 (Leaving Cert Business): Quizzes
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Who must prove a dismissal was fair under the Unfair Dismissals Acts?
Who must prove a dismissal was fair under the Unfair Dismissals Acts?
The employer
During a formal verbal warning, who must be present?
During a formal verbal warning, who must be present?
The employee's representative
How soon must an employer provide written reasons for dismissal?
How soon must an employer provide written reasons for dismissal?
Within 14 days
Which is an example of serious misconduct that may lead to immediate dismissal?
Which is an example of serious misconduct that may lead to immediate dismissal?
Theft
What is the statutory redundancy payment per year of service?
What is the statutory redundancy payment per year of service?
Two weeks' pay plus one bonus week
What is the minimum continuous service required to qualify for statutory redundancy?
What is the minimum continuous service required to qualify for statutory redundancy?
104 weeks
Which reason for dismissal is automatically considered unfair?
Which reason for dismissal is automatically considered unfair?
Trade union membership
In constructive dismissal cases, who has the burden of proof?
In constructive dismissal cases, who has the burden of proof?
The employee
Which remedy treats the employee as if they were never dismissed?
Which remedy treats the employee as if they were never dismissed?
Reinstatement
What is voluntary redundancy?
What is voluntary redundancy?
When staff are willing to leave employment