Employee dismissals, while unfortunate, are sometimes necessary for the health and stability of a business. The right legal support is essential to navigate complex employment laws and ensure fair and lawful terminations. 

Support from employment law solicitors is often required after the dismissal of an employee. Occasionally, an employer will be contacted by ACAS in relation to a potential unfair dismissal claim. This is the first step on the journey towards an employment tribunal and the ideal opportunity to consider the options available, either to settle the matter or understand the strength of any defence.

Failure to resolve the matter with the help of ACAS may lead to an employment tribunal claim being issued. There then follows a lengthy process of submitting a defence, gathering documents and evidence, taking witness statements, attending pre-hearings and then finally a court hearing where our employment solicitors will guide you. Even with a very simple matter this can cost £10,000 + VAT and these costs will not (normally) be recoverable.  

Discrimination claims may be brought by employees if they haven’t been treated fairly because of a ’protected characteristic’. These include race, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation etc. Employment rights, employment issues and contract reviews will be considered here. 

Most important is the ability to assess the strength of any claim and defence and to make sound decisions about how to approach the matter and, if possible, settle it.