Unfair Dismissal

Being dismissed from your job can be unsettling, and it’s important to understand whether your employer followed the correct process. Fair dismissal usually requires a valid reason, proper investigation, and a reasonable procedure. Unfair or wrongful dismissal may arise if your employer acted without proper grounds, failed to follow the required steps, or breached your contract. At Pre-Law, we offer fixed-fee advice to help you understand your rights, assess the circumstances of your dismissal, and decide on the best way forward.

Employment / Unfair Dismissal

What We Do

We support individuals and businesses with:

  • Assessing the Legality of Dismissals – reviewing the reason and process to determine whether the dismissal is likely to be fair and lawful
  • Disciplinary and Performance Procedures – advising on how to carry out fair investigations, hearings, and documentation
  • Negotiating Settlements – helping resolve disputes quickly and clearly through agreed terms that protect your interests
  • Notice, Pay and Exit Entitlements – ensuring legal obligations are met when it comes to notice periods, final pay, holiday, and more
  • Early Conciliation Support – guiding you through the ACAS process and helping you engage in meaningful settlement discussions before a claim is issued
  • Preparing for Tribunal – drafting and responding to claims (ET1/ET3), managing deadlines, and supporting you through the process

Types of Dismissal We Advise On

We provide support across a wide range of dismissal situations, including:

  • Unfair Dismissal – where an employee is dismissed without a fair reason or where the proper procedure hasn’t been followed (including issues linked to redundancy or performance)
  • Wrongful Dismissal – where the employer breaches the terms of the employment contract, such as failing to provide notice or pay entitlements
  • Constructive Dismissal – where an employee resigns in response to a serious breach of contract by their employer
  • Gross Misconduct – assessing whether dismissal without notice was justified based on the facts and legal standards
  • Dismissals During Probation or Short Service – particularly where discrimination, whistleblowing, or other protected issues may be involved

If you’re unsure how your situation is classified, we’ll help you make sense of it and explain your options clearly.

Why Choose Pre-Law?

Dismissals are more than just difficult conversations – they’re legal decisions with real consequences. Whether you’re an employee facing unexpected job loss or an employer managing a complex exit, we help you approach the situation with clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Our advice is rooted in employment law, delivered in plain English, and always focused on protecting your position and resolving issues effectively.

Employment Contracts

Employment Contracts

Employment Tribunals & Disputes

Employment Tribunals & Disputes

NHS MARS Scheme

NHS MARS Scheme

Redundancy

Redundancy

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Settlement Agreements

Settlement Agreements

Voluntary Severance

Voluntary Severance

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