Unfair Dismissal Solicitors

Unfair Dismissal Claims

Unfair dismissal claims are among the most common legal issues we assist with at DPH Legal. If you believe your employer has dismissed you unfairly, you may have the right to challenge their decision. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, a dismissal is considered unfair if an employment tribunal finds that it was unreasonable.

This can include both substantively unfair dismissals, where there was no valid reason for dismissal. It can also include procedurally unfair dismissals, where the correct legal process was not followed.

Find out if you have an unfair dismissal claim

Unfair Dismissal Solicitors Reading

Are you looking for unfair dismissal solicitors in Reading? Here at DPH Legal, we advise people from different disciplines within several sectors about their unfair dismissal claims. You must act quickly in seeking immediate legal advice if you believe you have a potential unfair dismissal claim.

You need to preserve your right to issue a claim of unfair dismissal by contacting ACAS, the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service. You should commence early conciliation within three months of the date of your dismissal. Then, you need to file an ET1 claim form with the particulars of your claim at the employment tribunal to pursue a claim for unfair dismissal.

What is the Average Payout for Unfair Dismissal?

If your claim for unfair dismissal at the employment tribunal is successful, you will receive compensation in the form of damages. This comprises a fixed award equivalent to statutory redundancy pay known as a basic award. It is calculated according to your length of service and age.

In addition to this, if you are successful with your claim of unfair dismissal, you may receive compensation based on the wages you lost. The amount is usually capped at 12 months’ salary or £115,115, whichever is lower.

In some cases, there is no limit on the compensation you can receive. This applies if your dismissal was linked to discrimination or whistleblowing.

The calculation of potential compensation for employees who have been unfairly dismissed is complex. We strongly recommend that you seek legal advice to properly understand your position before proceeding with a claim for unfair dismissal at the employment tribunal.

The employment tribunal can reduce any compensation if an employer can successfully argue that although they followed a flawed procedure, this made no difference to the outcome. This is known as a pokey reduction.

For further information on whether you have a viable unfair dismissal claim and the likely damages that could be recovered, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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