Avoid Wrongful or Unfair Dismissal and Redundancy Claims

Most people end their period of employment amicably without making any claim against their employer. However, if an employee feels aggrieved, they may make an application either to the Employment Tribunal or to the court.  If you are an employee who feels they have been unfairly treated take a look at our employees page, which explains how we can help.

Wrongful dismissal

Wrongful dismissal claims are based on a breach of the terms of the contract of employment.

Unfair dismissal

Unfair dismissal claims are based on a breach of the employee's statutory rights.

Redundancy

An employee dismissed on grounds of redundancy is entitled to a statutory redundancy payment. If this is not forthcoming, a claim can be brought to the tribunal.

Avoiding these claims

It is obviously in an employer's interest to avoid these types of claim as far as possible. In order to do so, you need to have in place well thought-out disciplinary and grievance procedures. It is also worth taking legal advice before deciding to make anybody redundant.

Please email Richard Stephens to make an appointment or call 020 8370 2875.