Unfair Dismissal

Unfair dismissal is the termination of an employee's employment without fair reason or where the employer failed to follow the correct dismissal procedures.

Our expert employment lawyers based in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London have many years of experience of advising on unfair dismissal and we can help ensure that you make the best out of a difficult situation.

There are currently five situations where a dismissal will potentially be fair. These are where the dismissal is for:-

• capability
• conduct
• redundancy
• contravention of a statutory enactment
• some other substantial reason of a kind such as to justify the dismissal of an employee holding the position which the employee held

If you have not been dismissed but your employer is in material breach of your contract of employment then you may be able to resign and claim constructive dismissal.

As an employee if you believe that your dismissal is unfair then our Employment Law Team can help. Our specialist employment lawyers provide unfair dismissal advice and use their expert negotiation skills to resolve matters on the best possible terms. If it is necessary to proceed to an Employment Tribunal our employment lawyers use their presentation and advocacy skills to robustly argue your unfair dismissal case.

For more information on unfair dismissal see our unfair dismissal factsheet and Unfair Dismissal - Frequently Asked Questions. See also our Dismissed Employee Survival Guide.

If you believe you have been or may be unfairly dismissed contact our expert employment lawyers to discuss your situation. You can arrange to meet our employment lawyers in Edinburgh, Glasgow or London.

Contact us

Innes Clark - Partner

Telephone: 0131 247 1181

Email: innes.clark@morton-fraser.com

Lindsey Cartwright

Telephone: 0141 274 1141

Email: lindsey.cartwright@morton-fraser.com