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SECTION 5<br />

GROUP FIVE: DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL<br />

5.31 Can I be represented in a disciplinary hearing?<br />

5.32 Am I entitled to receive warnings before I am dismissed?<br />

5.33 Can I be sacked for refusing to carry out an instruction?<br />

5.34 How much notice must be given to end my employment?<br />

5.35 How long must I work before I can claim unfair dismissal?<br />

GROUP SIX: REDUNDANCY<br />

5.36 How do I qualify for a redundancy payment?<br />

5.37 How much notice do I get on redundancy and do I have to work it?<br />

5.38 Once I am redundant am I entitled to benefits?<br />

5.39 Who pays my redundancy pay if my employer becomes insolvent?<br />

5.40 How much am I entitled to when I am made redundant?<br />

GROUP SEVEN: UNION RIGHTS<br />

5.41 Why can’t we just stop work or walk out in protest like we once did?<br />

5.42 Can my employer stop me joining a Trade Union?<br />

5.43 Do shop stewards and safety representatives get time off for training?<br />

5.44 Can my union represent me in a grievance or disciplinary hearing?

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