Forms of termination: local authority
Consultant editor: Laurie Anstis
Summary
- There are statutory provisions relating to the dismissal of the head of paid service, monitoring officer and chief finance officer. (See Termination of employment of the head of paid service, monitoring officer and chief finance officer)
- Provision in a contract of employment as to employment continuing while an appeal against dismissal is heard will affect the date of termination if the appeal is not upheld. (See Continuation of employment pending an appeal)
- The Grey Book sets out provisions relating to the dismissal of fire-fighters. (See Dismissal of fire-fighters)
- Compulsory retirement is likely to be an unfair dismissal and age discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. (See Retirement)
- The Secretary of State and the relevant local authority must act procedurally fairly when removing an individual from a statutory office. (See Dismissal of statutory officers)