Have you been unfairly dismissed from work? Did your employer follow a fair procedure?
Losing your job can be a very stressful experience, especially if you have not been treated fairly. Every employee who has the qualifying period of continuous service of two years has the right not to be subject to an unfair dismissal. There are however important exceptions to the two-year qualifying period such as if the dismissal is related to a woman’s pregnancy or if it is for a health and safety related reason then such dismissal may be automatically unfair.
Dismissal should only be for a fair reason, namely:
- the employee lacked capability or qualification;
- the dismissal was a result of the conduct of the employee;
- there was a genuine redundancy;
- illegality; or
- some other substantial reason (i.e. a business reason that is sufficiently substantial to justify the dismissal).
Your employer should follow a reasonable procedure during the dismissal process. If either of these has not happened, you may be able to take legal action against your employer and seek compensation.
We are experts in employment law and unfair dismissal cases. We can provide expert assistance at every stage, including issuing your claim, preparing your case and negotiating with the other side.
If you would like to talk in confidence to one of our experienced solicitors or have any questions about your employment rights then please call us on 01268 240000 or email us at employment@palmerslaw.co.uk.
