Unfair Dismissal

Synopsis

The concept of unfair dismissal was first introduced by the 1971 Industrial Relations Act which gives employees rights to question the grounds on which notice was given. Further legislation in 1978, 1980 and 1982 strengthened these rights. Demonstrates four vital steps for managers to follow if they want to improve employee performance and avoid an industrial tribunal.

Series

Manager and the Law, The: Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 17 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Hire
Sa;e

Documentation

Accompanying booklet.

Uses

Managers.*

Subjects

Business studies; Law

Keywords

employment law; industrial tribunals; personnel management; unfair dismissal

Credits

Director

Michael Blakstad

Writer

Antony Jay

Contributor

Gillian S Howard

Cast

Mike Debens

Production Company

Name

Video Arts Ltd

Distributor

Name

Video Arts Ltd.

Email

info@videoarts.co.uk

Web

http://www.videoarts.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7400 4800

Fax

020 7400 4900

Address

Elsinore House
77 Fulham Palace Road
Hammersmith
London
W6 8JA

Notes

Maker of highly regarded films for business training and management education, well known for featuring such celebrities as John Cleese, who co-founded the company in 1972. Now owned by Tinopolis. Over 300 titles, including some made by third parties, are available for online viewing or download. Short clips from the films illustrating key learning points are also available individually for embedding in presentations.