Sacking of an employee unfairly. Under the terms of the UK Employment Acts, this means the unreasonable dismissal of someone who has been in continuous employment for a period of two years; that is, dismissal on grounds not in accordance with the codes of disciplinary practice and procedures prepared by ACAS. Dismissed employees may take their case to an industrial tribunal for adjudication.
The cog-wheel and rice plant stand for industry and agriculture. The stars represent the 14 states. Blue symbolizes peace. Red denotes courage. Effective date: 4 January 1974.