Illegal termination of your job

There are a number of ways an employer can make an illegal termination of your job. One of the easiest methods for an employee to find a way of resolving this is to claim for wrongful dismissal. Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer does not give an employee the notice required by statute or their contract, whichever is highest. This therefore becomes an illegal termination, or a breach of contract. In some circumstances wrongful dismissal can result in very large damages. If, for example, a person is on a fixed-term contract for two years with no contractual break clause, they could be entitled to two years’ pay if they are wrongfully dismissed.

Another way in which an employer might conduct an illegal termination is in an unfair dismissal. This is where an employer dismisses an employee without good reason and in an unfair manner. In dismissing an employee the employer should follow the Acas code of conduct, or risk a claim for unfair dismissal.

One of the most serious ways that an employer can conduct an illegal termination of an employee is by direct discrimination. Direct discrimination has occurred where an employee would have been treated differently and more favourably had it not been for their sex, race, religion or sexual orientation. The different types of discrimination are made illegal in different Acts of Parliament; there is no one Act that covers all discrimination. As a result, if you are an employer or an employee you should contact a solicitor to assist you if you are likely to become involved in discrimination claim.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on illegal termination, or any related issue, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist employment law / termination solicitor / lawyer free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding employment law / termination solicitors / lawyers please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.