Unfair Dismissal Solicitors

We act on behalf of employees pursuing claims for unfair dismissal and for employers defending such claims.

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

A dismissal will be unfair unless the employee was dismissed for a fair reason and the employer acted reasonably in all the circumstances.

If an employment tribunal finds that the employee was subject to anunfair dismissal, it can order the employer to re‑engage or reinstate the employee or pay the employee compensation.

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 team of unfair dismissal solicitors are able to 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 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.