Employment rights

Preparing for a pre-dismissal hearing

Read allegations and prepare evidence.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

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Before you start

Invitation is not necessarily a final dismissal.

Who is this guide for?

Employees invited to a hearing.

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Conditions and exceptions

Practical preparation; procedural validity, representation and protections require case assessment.

Step by step

The checklist

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Your progress0 of 5 Steps
01

Keep invitation/annexes

Date, allegations and supplied records; request missing material in writing.
What should you prepare?

Invitation/emails.

Please note

Do not guess unpresented allegations.

02

Ask time/clarification

Reasoned postponement/material request if preparation is impractical; check response.
What should you prepare?

Clarification request.

Please note

No universal days rule or automatic approval.

03

Prepare point-by-point reply

Facts, supporting evidence and requested alternative; relevant contract/reviews/messages.
What should you prepare?

Evidence file.

Please note

Avoid unnecessary confidential third-party data.

Official sources

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Frequently asked questions

Is a hearing invitation already dismissal notice?

Not necessarily. Read the invitation, prepare your position and retain the subsequent decision.

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