Dismissal due to third-party pressure was unfair and breach of Acas code

Dando v Britannia Services Group Ltd ET/1610310/09

unfair dismissal | third-party pressure | some other substantial reason | Acas code

Pressure from a third party to dismiss an employee can be a fair basis for dismissal, but employers must - according to this case - comply with the Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures (on the Acas website).