Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Unfair Dismissal

The FCDO is committed to ensuring fair treatment and protection for all its employees from the outset of their employment. The FCDO adheres to the principles of fairness and transparency in all its employment practices, including protection against unfair dismissal. While the current UK employment law stipulates a two-year qualifying period for employees to gain protection against unfair dismissal, the FCDO goes beyond this requirement by fostering a supportive and respectful working environment and having in place robust and fair procedures relating to employment decisions.