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Unjustified Dismissal

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Get Legal Advice If You Are An Employee And Believe You Have Been Unfairly Dismissed

It’s when you’re fired without a good reason or fair process.

What Is An Unfair / Unjustified Dismissal?

It’s when you’re fired without a good reason or fair process.
It impacts your income, career, and reputation. The law requires fairness.

Why Does It Matter?

It impacts your income, career, and reputation. The law requires fairness.
- No valid reason given - No warnings beforehand - Dismissed without a meeting or investigation - Told to “go immediately”

What Unfair Dismissal Looks Like

– No valid reason given – No warnings beforehand – Dismissed without a meeting or investigation – Told to “go immediately”
Ask for written reasons - Contact a lawyer quickly (90-day limit) - Don’t sign anything without advice

What Can I Do Next?

Ask for written reasons – Contact a lawyer quickly (90-day limit) – Don’t sign anything without advice
- Record what happened - Keep emails and texts - Get advice before acting

Keeping Yourself Safe

– Record what happened – Keep emails and texts – Get advice before acting
The law protects you - You may be entitled to remedies

What If They Don’t Believe Me?

The law protects you – You may be entitled to remedies
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Dismissals require the Employer to act in good faith, and have an open mind so they ensure outcomes are not pre-determined.

The Employer must have a genuine reason for your dismissal and the process must be carried out fairly. If you believe that you have been unfairly dismissed, the Resolve Legal team can support you in analysing your situation and advising you on what steps you can take to solve the issue. Unfair dismissals include constructive dismissal, when you feel you are being forced to resign by your employer, and being made redundant during an unfair  restructuring process .We will assess your situation and offer personalised advice to find the right solution for

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Our Case Process

We start by establishing the facts, identifying the issue and explaining the legal bits so we can get started on solving your employment problem. We want you to have peace of mind from the beginning of your journey with us.

Detailed Planning

We start by establishing the facts, identifying the issue and explaining the legal bits so we can get started on solving your employment problem. We want you to have peace of mind from the beginning of your journey with us.
Next, we discuss your expectations and any risks we think you are facing, evaluate all evidence and prepare an action plan so you get the best outcomes. We prepare you for what’s to come and what you can expect.

Consultation

Next, we discuss your expectations and any risks we think you are facing, evaluate all evidence and prepare an action plan so you get the best outcomes. We prepare you for what’s to come and what you can expect.
In the last part of our process, we prepare you for attending any meetings and complete the outcome as cleanly and as quickly as we can. We strive to protect our clients and get you the best results.

Settlement

In the last part of our process, we prepare you for attending any meetings and complete the outcome as cleanly and as quickly as we can. We strive to protect our clients and get you the best results.
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When you have been dismissed by your employer and believe that the process has been carried out unfairly, you have 90 days to raise a personal grievance.

Getting in touch with the Resolve Legal team early on is therefore essential to be able to solve the issue effectively and accurately. We will help you identify exactly what your employment situation is and what steps you can take to solve the issue. Our team will guide you through the personal grievance process and get you the outcome you are looking for as quickly  and efficiently as we can.

Resolve Legal will be your partner in the process and support you legally through this emotionally and mentally difficult situation. It can be challenging to reach out when you believe you have been unfairly dismissed, but we will be there to stand by your side throughout the whole process. We are passionate about supporting you legally and providing you with effective, personalised advice.

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