July’s Breakfast Briefing – Understanding Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR) Dismissals

Catch up with July’s Breakfast Briefing – Understanding Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR) Dismissals

In this instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series our solicitor Amie Trainor takes a deep dive into one of the most flexible – yet often misunderstood – grounds for fair dismissal, SOSR.

Watch the briefing and discover:

  • What qualifies as SOSR under UK employment law
  • Common scenarios, from business reorganisations to breakdowns in trust
  • How to approach SOSR fairly and legally
  • Practical steps to reduce risk of tribunal claims

View the slides

Catch the recording below:

Please look out for details of forthcoming Breakfast Briefings, which take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 08:00-08:30. If you have any questions on this Breakfast Briefing or suggestions for future briefings, then please contact Amie Trainor in the ScotEng legal team.

Tel: 0141 221 3181

Email:  [email protected]

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