Unfair Dismissal

Employment law solicitors – Unfair dismissal

Unfair dismissal is the term given to the action when your employment contract is terminated and your employer did not have fair reason to do so. It can also be claimed if your employer did have a fair reason but handled your dismissal using the wrong procedure. As employment law solicitors we have the knowledge and expertise to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.

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As a general rule, to claim unfair dismissal, you have to have worked for your employer for at least two years.

However, in certain circumstances there are special rules for people who have worked for their employer for less than the required amount of time. By contacting Lexadeen, employment law solicitors, whether in our Bolton or Stoke offices, you can be reassured you will be represented by experts in this field.

There are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal which include;

Conduct
Capability
Redundancy
Breach of a statutory restriction
Some other substantial reason

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The mere fact that an employer may categorise a dismissal as one of the above ‘fair reasons’ does not mean that your dismissal is automatically fair. It is important to consider the ‘real’ reason as to why an employee has been dismissed and the procedures adopted by an employer prior to this.

I think I have been unfairly dismissed, what now

If you think you have been unfairly dismissed, we advise you seek legal advice from an employment law specialists immediately. Our employment lawyers will be able to quickly give you answers to your questions and guide you through the correct procedures to claim compensation for unfair dismissal. Getting in touch with an employment solicitor allows you to plead your case in the most effective manner, thus reducing any deficiencies and contradictions in your claim.

Lexadeen Solicitors are one of the best employment law firms in the UK. We offer advice and representation for constructive dismissal, and racial discrimination all the way to settlement agreements.

Is constructive dismissal the same as unfair dismissal

A constructive dismissal is where you have no other option but to resign from your position due to your employer’s conduct. There may be various reasons why you felt your position was untenable, from Bullying and Harassment to Discrimination. Whereas Unfair dismissal is where your employment was terminated without an acceptable or fair reason.

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