Wrongful dismissal

Wrongful dismissal arises where an employer has broken the contract of employment with the employee. Wrongful dismissal, which is based on contract law, should not be confused with unfair dismissal where the remedies are contained in legislation.

The most common cause of wrongful dismissal is where an employee is dismissed either without notice or with insufficient notice. However, if an employee commits a serious breach of contract, for example fraud on the employer, then the employer may be able to justify dismissing the employee without notice - summary dismissal).

Employmentlawhelp can advise you in connection with a wrongful dismissal claim and can assist you in bringing that claim to either the Employment Tribunal or the appropriate court, depending on the value of the claim.