There are dozens of circumstances where an employee can claim automatic unfair dismissal, or where a worker thinks they have been unfairly dismissed or mistreated due to their protected characteristics which could lead to an additional unlawful discrimination claim.
The general fear of litigation means that in practice it is really hard to get rid of underperforming employees in most white collar jobs (once they have passed probation which is normally 3 months). The normal way it happens is they are “managed out”, which is a long and unpleasant process.
This may come as a surprise to some: it is only after two years of continued service that employees have the right to request written reasons for their dismissal.
Employers don’t need to provide a reason for your dismissal.
There are some exceptions but they’re very specific and unlikely to relevant. If an employer wants rid of you they can do so at their whim.
Even if you think you have a case, good luck finding a solicitor who will take on your case. They simply won’t be interested because it’s not easy to win without the rights you get after 2 years employment.
In the UK you only get employment protections after working at a company for two years. Up until then you can be fired without reason
That’s not true. See https://barcankirby.co.uk/two-year-rule-for-employment-rights/
The general fear of litigation means that in practice it is really hard to get rid of underperforming employees in most white collar jobs (once they have passed probation which is normally 3 months). The normal way it happens is they are “managed out”, which is a long and unpleasant process.
It is very much true
From the link you provided:
Employers don’t need to provide a reason for your dismissal.
There are some exceptions but they’re very specific and unlikely to relevant. If an employer wants rid of you they can do so at their whim.
Even if you think you have a case, good luck finding a solicitor who will take on your case. They simply won’t be interested because it’s not easy to win without the rights you get after 2 years employment.
I’m not sure you read my comment at all…
I did.
I also read a fair chunk of the article you linked and it didn’t change my view.
I disagree that employers fear litigation. Is there something else I missed?