The most common situations of unfair dismissal are:

• exercising your statutory employment rights and a request such as (but not restricted to):
• not to be discriminated against because of your gender, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age
• maternity, paternity or adoption leave
• a payslip
• a minimum notice period
• the right to request flexible working arrangements
• protection against unlawful deductions from wages
• being paid during suspension on medical grounds
• whistleblowing
• before, during or after business transfers
• unfair selection for redundancy
• on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity rights
• in connection with disciplinary or grievance hearings
• relating to your working time
• relating to the National Minimum Wage (such as requesting it or reporting your employer for not providing it)
• relating to trade union reasons (such as being or refusing to be a member of one)
• relating to activities as an employee representative
• for taking action on health and safety grounds

If you are dismissed for any of the above mentioned reasons then one of our recommended employment solicitors can help you make a claim to and Employment Tribunal for unfair dismissal.

LegalDirect works with a national network of specialised employment solicitors and can put you in touch with the right solicitor according to your requirements and needs. They can negotiate with your employer or launch an employment tribunal claim on your behalf. Most of our recommended solicitors consider taking cases on a “no win no fee” type of agreement.