Have you been dismissed from your place of employment without good reason? If so, our employment lawyers can help you to file an unfair dismissal claim, which will hold your employer to account and help you to rebuild your life. 

Our unfair dismissal lawyers will gather evidence to support your claim, providing cost-effective and practical legal advice that puts you in the strongest possible position. We are experts in the field of employment law, and have been providing legal services to people across the Wirral, Liverpool and further afield for more than 100 years. 

Speak to our lawyers today about your unfair dismissal claim by calling 0800 781 3894, or complete the enquiry form on our contact page to send us a query by email.

How can our unfair dismissal lawyers help you?

The expert knowledge of trained specialist lawyers is essential if you are hoping to make an unfair dismissal claim. Every employee who has worked with a company for more than two years is protected from unfair dismissal. There are exceptions to the requirement of two years’ qualifying service for the purposes of an unfair dismissal claim, so if you believe your employer has dismissed you unfairly, we can help. 

Our legal experts have handled cases of unfair dismissal involving: 

• Pregnancy or maternity leave 
• Membership of a trade union 
• Whistleblowing 
• Unsafe working conditions 
• Discrimination on the grounds of: 
  • Age 
  • Disability
  • Gender or sexual orientation 
  • Marriage or civil partnership 
  • Race 
  • Religion 
• Unfair redundancy selection 
• Dismissal relating to business transfer 
• Dismissal as a result of working time 
• Dismissal in connection with health and safety issues 

No matter what your circumstances are, if you feel you have been dismissed unfairly, you should speak to an experienced employment solicitor as soon as possible to start a claim. 

The employment lawyers at Percy Hughes & Roberts have represented many individuals who have been subjected to an unfair dismissal. We are ready to help you every step of the way with this complicated legal matter. 

Why choose Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors 

Choosing Percy Hughes & Roberts to handle your unfair dismissal claim means you are in safe hands. We pride ourselves on our practical and cost-effective approach to legal advice, and will endeavor to provide the highest standard of service to you. 

We have been providing legal services to people across the Wirral, Liverpool and further afield for more than a century, and we are confident that our expertise will help you too. 

We are proud to hold a number of industry accreditations, including Lexcel, which is the Law Society's quality standard. This means we are recognised for providing top-tier legal services to our clients.

FAQs 

What is unfair dismissal? 

Unfair dismissal happens when your employer terminates your contract without having a legally fair reason to. The term is also used when your employer terminates your contract of employment, however, handles the dismissal incorrectly. There are laws to protect you against unfair dismissal. 

Can I make an unfair dismissal claim?

If it can be demonstrated to the Employment Tribunal that you have been unfairly dismissed by a former employer then you may be able to claim compensation to reimburse you for loss of earnings including future loss of earnings.

What should I do if I have been unfairly dismissed? 

If you want to take your case to an employment tribunal, your case must first be registered in early conciliation with ACAS, this step must be done before a claim is submitted to the Employment Tribunal.  Once you have the ACAS early conciliation certificate you will be able to submit your claim to the Employment Tribunal. 

There are very strict deadlines to bring a claim of unfair dismissal in the Employment Tribunal, and which can be extended by the ACAS early conciliation. However the general limit to bring a claim in the Employment Tribunal is 3 months, that is, 3 months less one day from the date of termination of your employment.