Dismissal guides
Losing your job is one of the most stressful things that can happen, and the law around it is full of terms that sound similar but mean very different things. Unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal and redundancy each have their own rules, their own time limits and their own remedies. These guides explain each one in plain English: what the law actually says, who qualifies, what evidence matters and what you can realistically expect to recover. Start with the guide that matches your situation, and remember that most tribunal claims must be started within 3 months less one day of the dismissal. If you are past reading and need someone in your corner, our free enquiry takes two minutes and we will match you with a specialist dismissal solicitor within 24 hours.
"Without prejudice": what it really means for you
What the without prejudice label does and does not do in settlement discussions, when it applies, and how it differs from a protected conversation at work.
Last reviewed August 2026What is unfair dismissal? A plain-English guide
What counts as unfair dismissal, who qualifies, the three-month time limit and what compensation the law allows, explained in plain English without the legalese.
Last reviewed August 2026What is constructive dismissal? Signs you were forced out
The legal test for constructive dismissal, the warning signs you are being forced out, and why taking advice before you resign changes your position materially.
Last reviewed August 2026The employment tribunal process, step by step
Every stage of an employment tribunal claim in plain English, from ACAS early conciliation and the ET1 through case management to the final hearing and judgment.
Last reviewed August 2026Can you be sacked without warning?
When instant dismissal is lawful and when it is not, what gross misconduct actually means, and the practical steps to take if you were sacked without warning.
Last reviewed August 2026Race discrimination at work: what to do
Recognising race discrimination at work, the evidence that matters, how the burden of proof can shift, and the practical steps to protect your position now.
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