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If you believe your employer discriminated against you, failed to provide the correct notice period or acted unlawfully around your dismissal in any way, we can help. Our specialist team of unfair dismissal solicitors have successfully brought claims to national employment tribunals, securing compensation and justice for many workers.

What is unfair dismissal?

Unfair dismissal is when you are let go from your job unexpectedly or without genuine reason. It is sometimes also referred to as unlawful dismissal.

There are only five reasons an employer can fairly dismiss an employee. These are because of:

Employee conduct – such as missing work, persistent lateness and disciplinary reasons.

Employee capability – if they cannot properly perform their job role and handle its responsibilities.

Redundancy – the role is no longer needed.

Illegality – if the employee could not continue to work in their position without being in contravention of the law.

Other substantial reasons include losing your driving licence for roles that require transportation.

Anything that falls outside these fairgrounds could result in an unfair dismissal claim. One of the most common examples of unfair dismissal is discrimination. This means being let go because of a characteristic that is protected by law, such as your age, sex, disability, race, or