Employment rights
Wrongful dismissal
Being dismissed in a way that breaks your contract, most often without the notice or notice pay you're entitled to. Unlike unfair dismissal, it doesn't need a minimum length of service.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
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They sacked him on the spot without notice pay, which is wrongful dismissal.
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