What is unfair dismissal?
If you have recently been dismissed from your job and you believe either the decision or the process was unfair, we may be able to help you bring a claim at an employment tribunal. To qualify, certain criteria must be met:
a) You were an employee (not self-employed or working through an agency)
b) You must normally have at least one year's continuous employment with the same employer (a change in the employer’s name or ownership will normally not affect continuity of employment).
c) You must be aged 65 (or the normal retirement age for your occupation) or under.
d) The employment was in Great Britain
e) You are within the strict 3 month time limit for bringing a claim. This commences from the effective date of dismissal.
If you believe you satisfy the above mentioned criteria, act immediately and contact us.
We will give you initial guidance and, if appropriate, put you in contact with a specialist employment advisor.
Compromise Agreements
If you have had an 'off the record' discussion with your employer following a dispute or redundancy situation and your employer has indicated a wish for you to leave your employment in exchange for agreement to a payment, this is called a compromise agreement.
Regardless of your agreement to the terms of the compromise agreement, you are legally entitled to obtain advice from an independent qualified lawyer or certified trade union representative.
The advisor will explain your rights and advise you on the terms of the agreement. This is important because after an agreement is signed you may lose your right to make any potential claim.
Unfair Dismissal Claims can assist you in obtaining the necessary advice to ensure you receive your payment as quickly as possible and in the most tax efficient way - often at no cost to you.
Your advisor can tell you if your employer's settlement offer is insufficient and can negotiate on your behalf to obtain a better deal and ensure you are appropriately compensated in line with your legal rights.
Claim online here.
