Does an employer have to give a written statement of reasons for dismissal?

All employees with at least two years' continuous service are entitled to written reasons for their dismissal on request. Where dismissal is with notice, the employee can request the statement before the contract comes to an end. Otherwise the request should be made within three months of the effective date of termination, which is the time limit for bringing a claim for unfair dismissal to an employment tribunal.

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