I work in Great Britain, but my work involves lots of international travel and some lengthy postings overseas. If I am sacked, can I claim unfair dismissal in Great Britain?
A. You may be able to, but it will depend on the facts. An Employment Tribunal should adopt a “common sense” approach, which involves looking at whether the “base” of your employment is Great Britain. If you are treated for most purposes as “based” in Great Britain, you should be able to bring an unfair dismissal claim here even if you have been overseas for some time. Q. I have worked overseas for some years. My employer accused me of gross misconduct and sacked me on the spot. I don’t believe that what I did amounts to gross misconduct. Can I claim unfair dismissal in Great Britain? A. Generally, no you can’t, simply because your employment is not in Great Britain. However, a British expatriate can bring a claim for unfair dismissal in a few exceptional cases. This might include working overseas for a British employer in a political or social British “enclave” (such a British military base). It might also include being posted abroad by a British employer for the purposes of a busines
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