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Multilevel · Part 5 · Multilevel Practice Test 16

Workplace Dismissals: Reading answers

Answers to questions 29–35 (7 in all), each with why it is right.

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Before the dismissal If an employer wants to dismiss an employee, there is a process to be followed. Instances of minor misconduct and poor performance must first be addressed through some preliminary steps. Firstly, you should be given an improvement note. This will explain the problem, outline any necessary changes and offer some assistance in correcting the situation. Then, if your employer does not think your performance has improved, you may be given a written warning. The last step is called a final written warning which will inform you that you will be dismissed unless there are improvements in performance. If there is no improvement, your employer can begin the dismissal…

Answers 29–35

  1. 29

    If an employee receives a {29}, this means he will lose his job if his work does not get better.

    final written warning Summary completion

  2. 30

    If an employee does not accept the reasons for his dismissal, a {30} can be arranged.

    formal appeal hearing Summary completion

  3. 31

    An employee is asked to leave work straight away because he has done something really bad.

    B: Summary dismissal Multiple choice

  4. 32

    An employee is pressured to leave his job unless he accepts conditions that are very different from those agreed to in the beginning.

    E: Constructive dismissal Multiple choice

  5. 33

    An employer gets rid of an employee without keeping to conditions in the contract.

    D: Wrongful dismissal Multiple choice

  6. 34

    The reason for an employee's dismissal is not considered good enough.

    C: Unfair dismissal Multiple choice

  7. 35

    The reasons for an employee's dismissal are acceptable by law and the terms of the employment contract.

    A: Fair dismissal Multiple choice

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