Being dismissed by your employer or leaving your job after a dispute can be an unpleasant experience. In certain circumstances, you might be entitled to receive compensation from your employer for unfair dismissal.
Being unfairly dismissed
If your employer has dismissed you for an unfair reason, or if they have not followed the correct procedure in relation to your dismissal, you might be able to bring a claim against your employer for unfair dismissal, for instance, to obtain compensation.
A dismissal might potentially be fair if it is carried out due to genuine redundancy, your misconduct, your capability (including long-term or excessive sickness), illegality or certain other legitimate reasons. Dismissal will automatically be unfair if it is carried out, for instance, due to a health and safety reason or because the employee was pregnant.
Claiming for unfair dismissal
To bring a claim for unfair dismissal you must have been an employee rather than self-employed and, with certain exceptions, you must have had at least 1 year’s continuous service at the date on which your employment was terminated.
An employee must bring a claim for unfair dismissal to the Employment Tribunal within 3 months of the date on which the employment was terminated. It is therefore crucial to obtain prompt legal advice about your potential compensation claim.
Important things to consider
If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of the following questions, you should consider seeking legal advice in relation to a claim against your employer for unfair dismissal:
- Have you recently been dismissed from employment?
- Have you recently left your job in circumstances which you feel were unfair?
- Has your employer done something which has irreparably damaged your relationship of trust and confidence, and left you feeling that you have no option but to resign?
Due to the 3-month time limit, we would strongly recommend you to contact our Employment Law Department to arrange an initial consultation.
We can also advise in relation to the requirements to disclose any criminal records to prospective employers and agreeing to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks. We have prepared a Guide to Criminal Records and CRB Checks. For more information, please click here.
Why use Fisher Meredith?
Fisher Meredith is an award winning London law firm with offices in Richmond, Surrey and Kennington, London. Our Employment Law solicitors have an outstanding reputation for acting on behalf of individuals with highly successful results.
For 35 years, Fisher Meredith has developed a reputation for being approachable and “going the extra mile” for its clients whilst maintaining ethical and socially responsible standards.
Fisher Meredith has obtained compensation for individuals in relation to a range of employment related claims. Our Employment Law experts will give you initial advice about the strengths of your unfair dismissal claim, negotiate an out of court settlement with your ex-employer. Also, if necessary, we can issue a claim on your behalf at the Employment Tribunal and represent you at court.
What should I do now?
If you think you have been unfairly dismissed, we can provide you with advice to help you achieve the best outcome.
For initial advice or to arrange a meeting with one of our solicitors, please contact our helpline on 0800 014 7445.
