Painters and Decorators
Unfair Dismissal for Painters and Decorators
Plain-English guidance on unfair dismissal for UK painters and decorators and small business owners — what the law requires and how to handle it without making costly mistakes.
Real situations painters and decorators face
- —a decorator dismissed after raising a concern about the presence of lead-based paint on a Victorian property.
- —a painter let go without a formal process after a single paint run identified on a snagging inspection.
- —a decorator dismissed while on agreed compassionate leave following a bereavement.
These are exactly the kinds of situations where getting the unfair dismissal process wrong can lead to an employment tribunal claim.
What you need to know as a painting and decorating employer
As a painting and decorating employer, handling unfair dismissal correctly is essential to avoid employment tribunal claims. UK employment law applies to all employers regardless of business size, and the consequences of getting the process wrong can be costly.
The situations that most commonly arise for painting and decorating businesses include: a decorator dismissed after raising a concern about the presence of lead-based paint on a Victorian property, a painter let go without a formal process after a single paint run identified on a snagging inspection, a decorator dismissed while on agreed compassionate leave following a bereavement. Each of these requires a correct and documented process to protect your business.
This guide covers what you need to do as a painting and decorating employer. For the complete step-by-step process, read the full guide linked below.
Read the full guide
We have a detailed article covering unfair dismissal that walks you through every step of the process.
Read: Unfair Dismissal — the complete guide →More guides for painters and decorators
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