Unfair dismissal and employment law

It is also unfair dismissal when the employer doesn’t follow the correct process for the dismissal.
However, an employer does have the right to dismiss employees for reasons related to their conduct (such as substance abuse or theft), ability to do their work (ie performance-related) or long-term illness.

When can you make an unfair dismissal claim?

If you believe you have been dismissed without a fair reason then one of our recommended unfair dismissal lawyers can help you make a claim to an employment tribunal. Please bear in mind however that you must have been with your employer for a certain prescribed period of time.
Unfair dismissal claims are most often made due to:

• Discrimination on the basis of gender, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age
• Maternity, paternity or adoption leave
• Notice periods
• Whistleblowing
• Before, during or after business transfers
• Unfair selection for redundancy
• In connection with disciplinary or grievance hearings
• Trade union involvement

Using an unfair dismissal lawyer

Contact Law works with a national network of specialised employment solicitors and unfair dismissal lawyers. As such, we can put you in touch with the right unfair dismissal solicitor according to your needs. An employment lawyer can negotiate with your employer or start an employment-tribunal claim on your behalf.

Using a no-win no-fee unfair dismissal lawyer

Many of our recommended unfair dismissal solicitors will consider taking cases on a no-win, no-fee basis. Please be aware, however, that in some instances it may actually be more cost-effective to engage a solicitor on a fixed-fee- or hourly-fee basis rather than on a no-win, no-fee arrangement.
Call us on 0808 1596 622 for more advice and to instruct an unfair dismissal lawyer to make an unfair dismissal claim today.