How can employee’s contributory conduct affect the type and amount of unfair dismissal order/award?
Employment
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HR
July 08, 2026

How can employee’s contributory conduct affect the type and amount of unfair dismissal order/award?

In this case, the EAT was asked to consider whether the decision of an employment tribunal to order reinstatement in an unfair dismissal case should be overturned on the basis of the employee’s contribution to their own dismissal. It was also asked to consider what the extent of contributory fault was, if any, in relation to the same employee’s posts on social media. Listen along to find out what happened!

Employment
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HR
Updated: July 14, 2026