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Breach of contract

In the employment context, breaking or not complying with one of the agreed terms of a contract of employment. A fundamental or repudiatory breach of contract is an extremely serious breach going to the heart of the employment relationship. If done by the worker, it may entitle the employer to dismiss without notice. If done […]

Bundle

The collated documents which both parties to an employment tribunal case have agreed which is used as part of the evidence to try key issues. The bundle is generally presented in lever arch files and paginated (page numbered) with an index.

Burden of proof

This refers to which party who has the responsibility (or burden) of proving matters that form the claim. The party with the burden of proof cannot simply make an allegation and expect the other party to do all the work disproving the allegation.