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If you've recently been made redundant and believe the decision was unfair, Stephensons Solicitors LLP can provide concise, expert legal advice to help protect your rights. As redundancy procedures can be complicated and stressful, our specialist employment law team is here to guide you through every step of your unfair dismissal claim where you have been made redundant and you believe that decision was unfair..
Unfair dismissal canoccur when an employer inaccurately or unjustifiably selects an employee for redundancy, breaching legal employment standards. Legally, a redundancy must be genuine and justified, such as a business closure, relocation, or reduced operational need for certain roles. Employers are required to follow a fair, transparent and unbiased procedure when carrying out redundancies. If an employer neglects these obligations, your dismissal could legally qualify as unfair.
At Stephensons, our employment law specialists can assess the circumstances of your redundancy, helping determine whether your dismissal was unfair and advising you clearly on your employment rights.
When faced with redundancy, every employee has rights designed to protect them from discrimination and unjust termination. Your rights in redundancy situations include consultation with your employer, fair selection processes without bias, suitable alternative employment opportunities, and reasonable redundancy payments as legally required.
If your employer has failed to fulfil any of these obligations, you may be eligible to take action for unfair dismissal. . Stephensons' experienced employment solicitors can interpret your employer’s redundancy procedures, clearly outlining any failures or breaches of employment law to ensure you understand your rights fully.
At Stephensons, we recognise how distressing redundancy can be, particularly when procedures seem unjustified or discriminatory. Our specialist employment solicitors offer compassionate, personalised guidance matched with comprehensive legal expertise to support your unfair dismissal redundancy claim effectively.
Our dedicated employment law team will review your circumstances thoroughly, assisting you to determine if your redundancy constitutes unfair dismissal and advising you regarding possible compensation or reinstatement options. Throughout your case, our solicitors will ensure you're fully informed and properly represented, advocating robustly on your behalf to secure the best possible outcome.
If you believe your redundancy was unfair, prompt action is essential. You may have only three months less one day from the date of dismissal to raise a claim with an employment tribunal by starting the ACAS Early Conciliation period, so contacting an expert quickly is vital to protect your legal rights and maximise your chance at a successful outcome.
Initially, speak with the expert employment solicitors at Stephensons for an initial evaluation. Our experts will listen carefully, providing transparent advice and determining if your circumstances justify pursuing an employment tribunal claim or negotiating directly with your employer.
Where negotiations with your employer do not result in an agreeable solution, an employment tribunal might become necessary. At an employment tribunal, our skilled solicitors at Stephensons can skillfully advocate for your unfair dismissal redundancy claim, using detailed evidence to demonstrate procedural errors, breaches of consultation guidelines, or discriminatory practices carried out by your employer.
The tribunal can award compensation for financial loss, emotional distress and occasionally, they can order reinstatement in certain circumstances. Our employment law experts have extensive experience successfully representing numerous clients in tribunals, providing peace of mind and results-driven representation.
If successful in proving unfair dismissal in a redundancy situation, compensation awarded can vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Typically, this includes a basic award and a compensatory award. The basic award considers your age, length of employment, and gross weekly pay, while the compensatory award covers financial loss due to the dismissal, such as loss of salary, loss of employment benefits, and future earnings until new suitable employment is found.
Stephensons’ solicitors work diligently to maximise the compensation our clients receive, addressing all financial and emotional impacts of unfair dismissal redundancy.
If you believe your redundancy dismissal was unfair, Stephensons Solicitors can help you challenge the decision and protect your employment rights. Our expert team of employment solicitors will treat your case with the utmost sensitivity, professionalism, and care.
For expert advice, contact our employment specialists today at Stephensons. Call us directly on 0161 696 6170 or complete our online enquiry form and we will be happy to arrange your initial consultation to discuss your potential unfair dismissal redundancy claim.
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