Examples of Unfair Dismissal

There are many situations where you have been dismissed and the reason given is automatically classed as an unfair dismissal.

Examples of these are:

• Pregnancy - you asserted a statutory employment right - e.g. taking leave in respect of a pregnancy or other dependant care
• Being a member of a Trade Union or not electing to being a member
• Requesting flexible working
• Requesting minimum wage pay
• Following or asserting Health and Safety regulations
• Retirement - unless a specific procedure is followed

If your dismissal is classed as automatically unfair you do not need to have been employed for over a year or be under your normal retirement age to bring an unfair dismissal claim.

Action to take if you feel you have been unfairly dismissed

In the first instance you should attempt an appeal and/or grievance under your employer's internal appeal and/or grievance procedure.

lf you feel you have a case against your employer then you could benefit from expert legal advice from Halborg & Co, a specialist employment law firm based in Leicestershire, but representing clients nationwide.

If we feel that you have a valid case we may be able to represent you on a 'no win/no fee' basis.

If you complete the initial enquiry form we will call you back to discuss our initial assessment.