Unfair Dismissal

Losing your job can be devastating, especially if it happens without just cause or due process. Unfair dismissal not only disrupts your financial stability but can also lead to emotional distress and harm your professional reputation. At Zain Legal & Co., we specialize in providing expert guidance and representation for individuals dealing with unfair dismissal in the UK.

What Is Unfair Dismissal?

Unfair dismissal occurs when an employer terminates an employee’s contract without a valid reason or fails to follow the proper procedures. Common reasons for unfair dismissal include:

• Discrimination: Dismissal based on age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics.
• Whistleblowing: Being dismissed for reporting wrongdoing within the company.
• Breach of Contract: Termination that violates the terms of your employment contract or UK employment law.

Under UK law, employees generally need to have worked for their employer for at least two years to be eligible to claim unfair dismissal. However, there are exceptions for dismissals related to discrimination, whistleblowing, or other automatic unfair dismissal cases.