If you have been dismissed and want to know what you can do about it, speak to one of our expert Unfair Dismissal Solicitors without obligation.
There are fair and unfair reasons for dismissal:-
- You have a right to have a written statement explaining why you have been dismissed.
- Whatever the reason for your dismissal, your employer has to act fairly in the procedure followed. If they don’t, the dismissal may be automatically unfair
- Remember, you normally need at least one year’s service before you can claim unfair dismissal
Grounds for Unfair Dismissal
Your employer must have a good reason for dismissing you and has to show that the reason is genuine and justifies your dismissal. There are five potentially fair reasons for dismissing an employee:-
- Your conduct
- Your capability
- Redundancy
- A statutory restriction
- Another substantial reason
If your employer won’t give you the reason for your dismissal, or if you dispute the reason given, you can complain to an Employment Tribunal. You might first use your company’s grievance procedure to make a complaint.
Unfairly dismissed? Please contact us to discuss how our Employment Law team might be able to act on your behalf.
