Managing dismissals fairly is a crucial part of human resources management and one where both practical and legal advice and information are essential.

Recent year have seen an exponential increase in unfair dismissal claims and employment tribunals, with media coverage of these cases drawing attention to organisations that demonstrate bad practice and dismiss unfairly. It is becoming increasingly necessary for those responsible for managing dismissals or providing employment law advice to have access to reliable and up-to-date guidance that can help them with this difficult area.

Tolley's Managing Dismissals contains guidance and advice on dismissing employees and the legal implications of doing so. It also includes troubleshooting guidance for when a dismissal does not go to plan, and for handling an unfair dismissal claim.

* Features well-structured case scenarios, using a central character to guide you through all potential situations
* Brings you up-to-date with the latest legislation and guidance, and includes coverage of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2001
* Shows how the increase in compensation limits affects dismissal tactics
* Organised from a user's perspective to make it easy to find advice on specific situations
* Contains practical documents that can be easily adapted for any situation, including sample contracts of employment and a sample compromise agreement

Tolley's Managing Dismissals is the complete reference guide to the practical and legal implications of all forms of dismissal. It will enable anyone to confidently handle or advise on any dismissal using best practice and avoid the hazards associated with this critical and daunting area of the law.