Common use of Appeal Against Dismissal Clause in Contracts

Appeal Against Dismissal. The Musician is entitled to appeal against the outcome of this decision, normally to the Chief Executive and Music Director. If the Chief Executive and Music Director has been involved in the decision process, the appeal would be heard by a member of the Board. Such an appeal should be lodged within seven days of the date of the notice of termination of employment. The Musician is required to state his / her full grounds for appeal in the appeal notice. Whilst the appeal will not normally entail any further re-auditions; if the Musician presents reasonable mitigating circumstances, then such a request may be considered.