Unfair Dismissal Solicitors

We act on behalf of employees pursuing claims for unfair dismissal and for employers defending against them. Our employment solicitors provide clear, practical advice to help you understand your legal position and the options available to you..

Generally, an employee who has completed two years’ employment has the right not to be unfairly dismissed.

A dismissal may be unfair if the employer cannot establish a fair reason for dismissing the employee or has not acted reasonably in all the circumstances.

If an employment tribunal finds that an employee was unfairly dismissed, it can order the employer to re‑engage or reinstate the employee or pay the employee compensation where appropriate.

Compensation is made up of two parts, namely a basic award which is calculated upon the employee’s age, length of service and pay, and a compensatory award reflecting the employee’s financial loss which would typically include loss of salary, pension, and other benefits.

Our unfair dismissal solicitors can advise upon the strengths and weaknesses of your case, the procedure, strategy, representation at the employment tribunal and settlement negotiations. We have an excellent track record in the UK for defending and pursuing unfair dismissal claims for our clients.

Time limits for unfair dismissal claims

Subject to the rules on the automatic extension of time for an ACAS early conciliation, a claim for unfair dismissal must be presented within three months from the effective date of termination. For example, if the last day of employment is 13 March, the claim must be received by the tribunal on or before 12 June.