Define the term dismissal.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [2] the act of removing or terminating the job or contract of employment of an employee
2. [2] usually means that the termination was done by the employer and not a voluntary action by the employee
3. [2] employee is dismissed for breaking contract/poor conduct
4. [1] dismissal may also be referred to as termination, firing/fired or discharge
5. [1] employee leaves the business
6. [1] an employee's job is lost/finished
7. [1] better working conditions
8. [1] improved pay
9. [1] job security
10. [1] ensure equality
11. [1] information and support
12. [1] empowerment
13. [1] motivation
14. [1] cost
15. [2] improved facilities, breaks, lighting, heating, safe and secure working conditions
16. [2] collective bargaining on behalf of all their members
17. [2] protect workers against unfair dismissal and equality and equity in how redundancy is carried out
18. [2] support for people claiming compensation for workplace injuries
19. [2] provide relevant information regarding established workplace regulations and procedures
20. [2] involvement in business decisions
21. [2] Maslow safety and security/social needs
22. [2] cost of membership/industrial action can result in lost pay