Business Law | Unfair Dismissal

An unfair dismissal arises where an employee's employment is terminated by an employer but the employer did not have a legally fair reason to terminate the employment. As well as having a fair reason for termination, employers must also show that they have adopted a fair procedure.

As a general rule an employee needs 12 months or more service in order to bring a claim for unfair dismissal. However, there are exceptions to this rule, for instance if a woman is dismissed because she is pregnant or employees are dismissed because of their trade union membership or activities.

We work with our clients to try to avoid unfair dismissal claims arising by offering advice and support throughout the disciplinary/dismissal process. However if a claim should arise then we work with our clients to assess the merits of the claim and to deal with the Tribunal process from start to finish.

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