5 Signs You May Have Been Unfairly Dismissed From Your Job

Being fired from your job is one of the most unpleasant things that can happen in your career. This is particularly true if it is unwarranted, also known as an unfair dismissal.

Not every occasion where someone is fired is an unfair dismissal. If there is no clear and substantial evidence for an employee to lose their job, however, this indicates something wrong. In this article, we will cover some signs that your unexplained dismissal was actually unfair.

Read on to learn more about unfair dismissal and how our team of solicitors can help you get the justice you deserve.

Took Time Off for Maternity or Paternity Leave

When taking time off for parental leave, the last thing you want is to be concerned about losing your job. Unfortunately, some employers feel as though it is okay to terminate a contract while an employee is on maternity or paternity leave. This is definitely not the case, and can rightly be contested in a court case. Seek out legal services for assistance in doing so.

Exposed Wrongdoing

If you know something wrong is happening at your workplace, it can feel frightening to expose this. If a staff member reports wrongdoing and gets fired immediately after, this could be an unfair dismissal. Whistleblowing is not a valid reason to fire an employee, so if this has happened to you, seek solicitor advice.

Applied for Entitled Leave

At the time you were fired, think about what happened prior to leaving. If you applied for any type of leave before being fired, it could be due to the request that your employer believes it is okay to fire you. Some employers would rather not pay for extended leave at once, leading them to unfairly dismiss their staff.

Took Time off for Jury Service

Similarly, if you lost your job following jury service, this could have been an unfair dismissal. Jury service is something you are entitled to do, and you should not be fired for committing to this. If you return from jury service and are asked to leave your job without an explanation, you may have been unfairly dismissed.

Have Been Discriminated Against

Unfortunately, discrimination is still possible within a workplace. Discrimination could be against your race, gender or sexuality, for example. Being bullied or intimidated into leaving your role by your employer or colleagues is a form of unfair dismissal, often known as constructive dismissal.

What You Can Do

At Mark Redler Solicitors, we can help you get the justice you deserve. If you have reason to believe that you have been unfairly dismissed from your role, get in touch with our team for help. We can offer you high-quality solicitor advice throughout your case, providing you with the support you need in employment law.

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