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Winning compensation for employees for Dismissal

Unless your dismissal is for a reason to which special rules apply you cannot bring a claim for unfair dismissal unless you have been with your employer for more than one year.

A claim can be made when your employer has dismissed you for a reason that is not permitted under employment law.  You may also be able to bring a claim if your fixed term contract has not been renewed or if your employer has unilaterally altered your working conditions

Even if your employer has dismissed you for a permitted reason, they must use a fair procedure. Proper investigations into the matter must have been carried out and the reasons for dismissal explained to you. You must also be given the opportunity to explain your version of the situation or be consulted on the matter. If this has not happened then you may be able to bring a claim.

A “constructive dismissal” claim is one where your employer has broken your contract of employment fundamentally and you have had no alternative but to resign.

There are specific rules governing certain dismissals, including the following for which no qualifying period of service is required:

q     Maternity

q     Working Time

q      Health And Safety

q     Whistleblowing

Dismissals where the principal reason is Retirement are also subject to special rules but in these cases the normal qualifying period of 12 months applies.

Whatever the reason for your dismissal might be, you need to present your claim to an Employment Tribunal within 3 months.