The unfair Dismissals Act 1977/1997

• protects workers from being unfairly let go
• it is up to the employer to prove that the dismissal is fair - Burden of Proof
• applied to those between 16 and retirement age
• constructive dismissal - where an employee resigns from their job because of an employers conduct towards them - case can be taken to the rights commissioner but this time it is up to the employee to prove they were unfairly treated