Examines in detail the law relating to this important area of employment law. Decisions of the Circuit Court, High Court, Supreme Court and the Employment Appeals Tribunal are examined, with the author extracting guiding principles from the determinations of the Employment Appeals Tribunal. The book covers all relevant legislation, including the Unfair Dismissals (Amendment) Act 1993 and jurisdictions which have developed recently, for example, under the European Communities (Safeguarding of Employees Rights on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 1980. Provides expert advice and guidance for both employers and employees on their respective rights and legal obligations regarding dismissal.