Who Can Claim Unfair Dismissal Compensation?
Losing your job unfairly can have a serious financial impact on your life. If your employer didn't follow the rules or didn't have a valid reason for letting you go, you could be entitled to unfair dismissal compensation.
Our unfair dismissal compensation solicitors help employees understand what their claim is worth and fight to secure the maximum payout. We support clients remotely, ensuring you get expert legal advice on your rights and potential compensation, wherever you are based.
- Check if you are eligible to claim for unfair dismissal compensation
- Understand how your compensation is calculated
- Claim for lost wages, future earnings, and loss of benefits
- Get expert support to challenge your employer's decision
- Receive clear, honest advice on your claim's value
Securing the Unfair Dismissal Compensation You Deserve
Compensation is designed to put right the financial wrong you have suffered. However, calculating it correctly requires legal expertise. With over 4,000 five-star reviews, Winston Solicitors has a proven track record of helping employees secure fair settlements and tribunal awards.
Many employees undervalue their claims by missing out on pension loss or future earnings. We ensure every penny is accounted for. Studies show that unrepresented claimants lose out on thousands by failing to properly calculate complex long-term losses, whereas expert legal representation typically ensures a comprehensive schedule of loss that accurately reflects your true financial damage.
I was offered a small settlement to leave quietly. Winston Solicitors reviewed my case, identified I was being underpaid on notice, and negotiated a package that gave me financial security for six months.
Emma, Client
Our remote service means you can get expert advice on your compensation claim from the comfort of your own home. We review your documents and advise you on the best strategy to maximise your award.
When Can You Claim Compensation?
You may be entitled to unfair dismissal compensation if your dismissal was 'unfair.' This happens when your employer:
- Did not have a fair reason (like misconduct, capability, or redundancy).
- Did not follow a fair procedure (like holding a disciplinary hearing or allowing an appeal).
You can also claim if the dismissal was discriminatory (based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex) or if it was a breach of contract (wrongful dismissal), such as not paying your notice.
How Is Compensation Calculated?
Unfair dismissal compensation is made up of two main parts:
- Basic Award: This is a fixed sum based on your age, length of service, and weekly pay. It is similar to a redundancy payment.
- Compensatory Award: This is the main part of the claim. It covers the actual money you have lost because of the dismissal, including lost wages, pension contributions, and expenses while looking for a new job.
How Our Unfair Dismissal Compensation Solicitors Can Help
We don't just guess figures; we calculate them precisely based on the law.
Our goal is to ensure you are fully compensated for the injustice you’ve faced. We look at every detail, from loss of statutory rights to future career impact, to build a robust schedule of loss.
Samira Cakali, Head of Employment
The Claims Process for Unfair Dismissal Compensation
We guide you through the steps to securing your unfair dismissal compensation.
- Case Review: We assess your dismissal to confirm if it was unfair and estimate the potential value.
- Evidence Gathering: You provide us with your payslips and details of your contractual benefits. We use these to calculate your losses.
- Negotiation: We can approach your employer to negotiate a settlement (often a Settlement Agreement) to avoid going to an employment tribunal.
- Tribunal Claim: If they refuse to pay, we lodge a claim with the Employment Tribunal.
- Representation: We fight your corner at the hearing to secure the award you deserve.
From first contacting Winstons Solicitor, I was really impressed with the care, concern and empathy with which I was met. My subsequent meeting with Samira continued in the same way and I was able to benefit from clear, concise and invaluable professional advice clearly gained from years of experience. Thank you.
Steven, Client
We fight hard for our clients. Employers often try to lowball compensation offers. We know the true value of your claim and ensure you don’t settle for less.
Samira Cakali, Head of Employment
Check Your Claim Value Today
Don't leave money on the table. Call our unfair dismissal compensation team on 0113 320 5000 for a clear assessment of your claim.
We are here to help you get the compensation you are entitled to.
It varies. The Basic Award is a fixed formula, but the Compensatory Award depends on how long you are out of work. We can give you a personalised estimate.
Yes. The Compensatory Award is currently capped (set to be removed on 1 January 2027) at one year's gross pay or a specific statutory amount (whichever is lower). However, discrimination claims have no upper limit.
You must try to find new work ('mitigate your loss'). If you get a new job quickly, your compensation for lost wages will stop from the date you start the new role.
Not for a standalone unfair dismissal claim. However, if your dismissal involved discrimination, you can claim a separate award for 'injury to feelings'.
Strictly three months minus one day from the date your employment ended. You must contact ACAS before this deadline to start the process.
