What Do Unfair Dismissal Solicitors Do?
Losing your job is one of the most stressful experiences you can go through, especially if you feel the decision was wrong or the process was rushed. If you have been dismissed unfairly, you have rights. Our unfair dismissal solicitors help employees to challenge unfair dismissal and secure the compensation they deserve. We support clients remotely, ensuring you have expert legal guidance in your corner, wherever you are based.
- Challenge your dismissal if your employer acted unfairly.
- Understand the difference between fair and unfair reasons.
- Secure compensation for loss of earnings and future employment.
- Get expert representation for Employment Tribunal claims.
- Receive clear, honest advice without leaving your home.
Expert Legal Support When You Need It Most
Employers must follow the law when dismissing staff. They need a valid reason and must follow a fair procedure. When they fail, it can have a devastating impact on your career and finances. With over 4,000 five-star reviews, Winston Solicitors has a proven track record of holding employers accountable and protecting employees' rights.
Thousands of unfair dismissal claims are won every year because employers failed to follow their own disciplinary procedures. Official tribunal quarterly statistics (October to December 2025) show that for cases that cannot be settled early and proceed all the way to a full judicial hearing, claimants win their case approximately 43% of the time.
Our unfair dismissal solicitors use a remote service that allows us to act for you quickly and efficiently. You can speak to our specialists via video or phone, ensuring you get the right advice before the strict time limits run out.
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What Counts as Unfair Dismissal?
In simple terms, a dismissal is unfair if your employer did not have a good reason for firing you, or if they did not follow a fair process.
To claim 'ordinary' unfair dismissal, you usually need to have worked for your employer for at least two years. However, if the dismissal was for an 'automatically unfair' reason (like pregnancy or whistleblowing), you can claim regardless of how long you have worked there.
Fair vs. Unfair Reasons
Employers can legally dismiss you for reasons like misconduct, lack of capability, or redundancy. But they must prove this is the real reason.
Crucially, they must also follow a fair procedure. This includes investigating properly, inviting you to a meeting, allowing you to be accompanied, and giving you a right of appeal. If they skip these steps, the dismissal may be unfair even if they had a valid reason.
How Our Unfair Dismissal Solicitors Can Help
We assess your case to see if your employer broke the rules. We look at the evidence, the procedure they followed, and the law.
Employers often make procedural mistakes. We find those mistakes and use them to build your case. Whether we negotiate a settlement or take it to a tribunal, we fight for the best outcome for you.
Samira Cakali, Head of Employment
The Tribunal Process Explained
Bringing a claim can seem daunting, but we guide you through every step.
- Assessment: We review your dismissal letter and employment history to confirm if you have a valid claim.
- Early Conciliation: You must contact ACAS first. We can handle this to try and settle the dispute early.
- Lodging a Claim: If conciliation fails, we submit your claim (ET1) to the employment tribunal. Strict deadlines apply.
- Preparation: We gather evidence, witness statements, and prepare your legal arguments.
- The Hearing: We represent you at the tribunal (or instruct a barrister) to present your case to the judge.
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- Aneta, Client
Procedural fairness is key. Even if you did something wrong, your employer must treat you fairly. We ensure they are held to that standard.
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Check If You Can Claim
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This is when you are forced to resign because your employer's conduct was so harmful (e.g., bullying or not paying you) that it breached your contract. It is treated as a form of unfair dismissal.
Some reasons for dismissal are always illegal, such as firing someone for being pregnant, raising a health and safety concern, or whistleblowing. You don't need two years' service (due to be reduced to 6 months from 1 January 2027) to claim for these.
Yes. You strictly have three months minus one day from the date your employment ended to start the ACAS Early Conciliation process. Do not wait.
It depends on your financial loss (loss of earnings) and a 'basic award' based on your age and length of service. We can give you an estimate based on your salary.
Yes, if the redundancy was not genuine or the process was unfair (e.g., unfair selection criteria or lack of consultation). This is a common type of unfair dismissal claim.
