Written by an employment barrister and experienced writer, this text provides strategic advice on how to dismiss someone, as well as explaining the legal implications. Presented in an easy-to-read format, it is practical as well as authoritative and well organised, and addresses unfair dismissal in a unique proactive style, providing troubleshooting suggestions for things that go wrong. Comprehensive and fully up to date, the work takes into account the effect of the unfair dismissal limit, special considerations when dismissing disabled people and how to dismiss someone for computer/internet abuse. It contains practical documents and sample contracts of employment and is organised from a user's perspective so that readers can find chapters dealing with specific situations. This unique text will be an essential reference point for all advisers and HR and Personnel departments.