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The right to a
written statement of reasons for dismissal
Remedy
Summary
9.305
- An employee is entitled to be given written reasons for his or her
dismissal. (See 9.307 The right to a written
statement of reasons for dismissal)
- Failure to do so will entitle the employee to bring a claim in the
employment tribunal. (See 9.308 Remedy)
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Future developments
9.306 Revision of the Pregnant Workers Directive: The
European Commission has published proposals
for a revision of the Pregnant Workers Directive (92/85/EEC) (on the Europa
website). At present, where an employee is dismissed while she is pregnant or on
maternity leave, she is entitled to receive a written statement of reasons for
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