LLA 370 Termination by agreement

LLA 370 Termination by agreement

Context: This course is part of the series discussing the first issue in an unfair dismissal dispute: was the employee dismissed? The article deals with the ‘defence’ to such an allegation that the employee’s employment was terminated by consent.

Content: The course examines in detail and with reference to relevant case law the elements of this form of defence.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Elements of termination by agreement disputes
3. Bona fides
4. Duress, threat or fraud
5. Agreement to terminate the contract
6. In writing
7. Case studies
8. Conclusion