Being dismissed from your job can be a distressing experience. However, UK employment law provides strong protections for employees who have been treated unfairly.
What is Unfair Dismissal?
An unfair dismissal occurs when your employer terminates your employment without a fair reason or without following a fair procedure. Fair reasons include capability, conduct, redundancy, statutory restriction, and some other substantial reason.
Qualifying Period
In most cases, you need at least 2 years of continuous employment to bring an unfair dismissal claim. However, there are exceptions where no qualifying period is needed, such as dismissals related to whistleblowing, pregnancy, or exercising statutory rights.
Time Limits
You must contact ACAS for early conciliation within 3 months less one day of your dismissal date. This is a strict time limit and missing it can bar your claim entirely.
What You Can Claim
If your claim is successful, you may receive a basic award (similar to a redundancy payment) and a compensatory award (covering financial losses caused by the dismissal).
If you believe you have been unfairly dismissed, contact T & M Legis immediately for expert employment law advice.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact our team at T & M Legis for a consultation.