Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Certification Practice Test

Which remedy for unfair dismissal involves getting the original job back?

1. Re-engagement

2. Compensation

3. Re-instalment

4. Negotiation

The correct answer is: Re-instalment

Re-instalment is the remedy that specifically involves getting the original job back after an unfair dismissal. This remedy aims to restore the employee to their previous position, allowing them to continue their work as if the dismissal had never occurred. This can provide the employee with the benefits of their original employment, including salary and job security. In cases of unfair dismissal, re-instalment is often favored when the underlying issues have been addressed and the working relationship can be restored. It emphasizes the importance of fairness and aims to uphold the employee's rights within the workplace. Other remedies, such as compensation, focus on providing financial restitution instead of job reinstatement. Negotiation does not inherently guarantee job reinstatement; instead, it may lead to a settlement that might not include the employee returning to their original role. Re-engagement refers to returning the employee to a similar position but not necessarily their original job, differentiating itself from the specific restoration that re-instalment provides.