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Unfair Dismissal solicitors brighton and hove
Employees can’t simply be fired from their jobs without good reason and doing so can lead to consequences for employers. If you’re faced with unfair dismissal, our unfair dismissal solicitors in Brighton and Hove can help. Don’t compromise on quality and let us advise you when it matters most.
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Unfair Dismissal
Unfair dismissal is illegal and employers who engage in it must be held to account. Britton and Time’s unfair dismissal solicitors in Brighton and Hove understand that being unfairly dismissed can lead to heightened stress and emotions, but this should not take away from the importance of the end result. Your finances and future employment options rest on a fair outcome from your unfair dismissal claim.
What Is Unfair Dismissal?
UK employment law states that there are five fair reasons for dismissing an employee. These are as follows:
- Redundancy
- Capability or performance
- Misconduct
- Continued employment would contravene a statute
- Another ‘substantial’ reason (unique to the facts of each case)
Unfair dismissal is when you are dismissed and none of these reasons are applicable. As an employee, if you believe you have been unfairly dismissed or have been threatened with unfair dismissal, there is a case to answer and you should get in touch with an unfair dismissal solicitor straight away.
Why Use An Unfair Dismissal Solicitor?
An unfair dismissal has far-reaching implications that have the power to change the course of your life. It is imperative that you avoid this scenario by seeking the best advice available and making sure you have the strongest possible team in your corner. The only way to do this is by getting in touch with an unfair dismissal solicitor.
Alongside reinstating future prospects, you may also be entitled to compensation, depending on the circumstances surrounding your dismissal. An unfair dismissal solicitor can help you make an unfair dismissal claim at an employment tribunal.
There may also be a claim for constructive dismissal to answer if you resigned because you felt unable to work due to your employer’s actions. Similarly, if you were dismissed as a result of discrimination of any sort (including but not limited to race, age, gender, or religion), you may also be able to make a discrimination claim.
Additionally, you may have a case for unfair dismissal if you were dismissed by your employer because of whistleblowing.
Obtaining the best possible settlement on your behalf is a task of huge importance, which is why it is so crucial that you speak to an unfair dismissal solicitor before making any claim. If you need to protect yourself as you fear an unfair dismissal may be imminent, you should get in touch without delay.
How Do You Make a Claim For Unfair Dismissal?
In all cases of unfair dismissal, you need to act quickly and get in touch with an unfair dismissal solicitor at the first available opportunity. You should also contact ACAS as soon as possible, to start what is known as the early conciliation process.
An unfair dismissal solicitor can help you with this process, but it is worth noting that you only have three months from the date your employment was terminated to do this, so time and efficiency are of great importance.
Why Use Britton and Time for Unfair Dismissal?
If you have been subjected to an unfair dismissal or suspect this is the case, then you need to speak to one of our employment solicitors in Brighton and Hove. We specialise in unfair and constructive dismissal and have acted in cases both for the employee and employer, so we have seen it from both sides.
If you want to book an initial consultation with one of our unfair dismissal solicitors, then contact us or call us on 01273 726951.
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Britton and Time is proudly regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and our solicitors believe in offering no nonsense, common sense advice with up-front pricing. We do this through our 6-point service guarantee:
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We will offer fixed fees where possible, and if not, we will state clearly what your case is estimated to cost, alongside hourly rate options so you can judge what works for you
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We will inform you when we know there will be third party costs to be paid. If additional third party payments are required, we will always seek your approval first
REASONABLE TIMELINES
We will let you know how long your case will take, what delays you can expect, and our solicitors will always reply to you in a timely manner
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We bill every month, with detailed accounts of what you are being charged for. Our solicitors are happy to discuss if you have any questions about your bill.
CLEAR CASE MANAGEMENT
Before work starts, we will tell you what work needs to be done to reach the best outcome for you, and what your options are once you reach that point
OBJECTIVE ADVICE
We never take on cases we do not feel we can do justice and if your case does not need a solicitor, we will tell you just that and advise you what your options are
Guide: Unfair Dismissal
Fees and Work
The cost of unfair dismissalcan vary wildly between firms. At Britton and Time, our unfair dismissal solicitors in Brighton and Hove are committed to giving you clear estimates of costs, telling you how long your case will last, and advising on what we are doing for you.
What can you expect from our unfair dismissal solicitors?
Average Costs
A simple unfair dismissal case that settles before any Employment Tribunal hearing takes place will cost in the region of £1,000 to £2,000 plus VAT. This is based on the approximate 3 to 8 hours of work it will take to settle your claim with your employer. Costs can increase with complexity and how long the case goes on for. If your case proceeds to Employment Tribunal, you can expect to pay in excess of £10,000 plus VAT. We don’t offer fixed fees for unfair dismissal.
There may be additional fees payable, such as barrister fees and administration fees to create bundles and other paperwork. Barrister fees will vary based upon the experience level of the chosen barrister.
You typically won’t be responsible for paying for the other side’s costs if you lose at an Employment Tribunal.
Hourly Rates
Our solicitors charge £200 to £300 per hour, plus VAT depending on the seniority of who is working on your employment matter. Our average costs represent the work involved across the period it normally takes to either settle your matter out of court, or proceed to a full hearing.
Work Involved
The stages below are indicative of the work involved in bringing an unfair dismissal claim to court. Depending on when your matter settles, not all of the stages may be applicable.
- Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
- Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached
- Preparing claim or response
- Reviewing and advising on claim or response from other party
- Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
- Preparing or considering a schedule of loss
- Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing
- Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
- Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses
- preparing bundle of documents
- Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements
- agreeing a list of issues, a chronology and/or cast list
- Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel
Factors Affecting Cost
No two unfair dismissal cases are the same, and there are many factors that affect how much your case will cost.
Cost Variables Include
- The claim includes elements of discrimination
- Whistleblowing is, or could have been the cause for dismissal
- Whether or not an application for costs is going to be made
- Complexities arising from Transfers of Undertakings (TUPE)
- Issues around whether or not the claimant has a disability and whether this is disputed by the defendant
- The number of witnesses and documents involved in a case
- The involvement of any experts to verify evidence or a person’s condition
If the case proceeds to a hearing, an additional daily fee of £1,200 to £2,400 plus VAT will be applied for the solicitor in attendance, depending on the seniority of the solicitor.
Disbursements and Third Party Costs
There are currently no mandatory disbursements payable for Employment Tribunal cases. However, there may be additional fees incurred for travel and expert witnesses. If any additional disbursements are required, we will always consult with you first.
How Long Will an Unfair Dismissal Claim Take?
This depends on at which stage your case is resolved. For matters that are settled out of court during pre-claim conciliation, your case can take a matter of 4-8 weeks.
If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, this will depend on the Employment Tribunal’s availability. Typically HMCTS aims to list a hearing date within 26 weeks from when the claim commenced, but in exceptional circumstances, it can take more than 1 year for a hearing date to be available.
Meet Your Unfair Dismissal Team
Unfair Dismissal Solicitors in Brighton
Paul Britton
Head of Employment, Solicitor Director
Joseph Navas
Solicitor
Rory Lindsay
Paralegal
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Our solicitors offer you UNLIMITED time in your initial consultation so you can explain your matter in comfort and confidence.
Visit our contact us page or call us on 01273 726951 to arrange a consultation.
Get In Touch Today
Our solicitors offer you UNLIMITED time in your initial consultation so you can explain your matter in comfort and confidence.
Visit our contact us page or call us on 01273 726951 to arrange a consultation.