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Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience in dealing with dismissal claims.
Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment.  This could happen in several ways for example:-

  • Your employer tells you they are ending your employment, with or without notice
  • You or your employer breaches your employment contract
  • Your Fixed-Term contract is not renewed

If your employer has dismissed you, they must show they have:

  • a valid reason that they can justify
  • acted reasonably in the circumstances
  • a fair reason for dismissing you

It is important that your employer has conducted a full investigation before dismissing you. If your employer acted
fairly but came to the wrong conclusion (for example, if they have got the facts wrong) this will not necessarily mean
your dismissal is unfair.

Your employer is required to demonstrate that they have been consistent in their sanction and have not sacked you for doing something that they normally let other employees do.

In order for claims to be presented for dismissal related matters, there are strict rules which must be followed. To bring a claim of dismissal related matters you will need to demonstrate that you are or were an employee and employed for the requisite period of time.

If you find yourself in a situation where you have been unfairly dismissed or if the dismissal procedure has not been followed, we can help. Please remember there are strict time limits in Employment claims and you should take good legal advice as soon as possible.

In addition to No Win No Fee, Lawson West solicitors act for our clients on a variety of other funding arrangements including Legal Expenses insurance funding. We can assess your case to decide which is the best funding option for you.

With offices in Leicester and Market Harborough our employment solicitors and lawyers can discuss your employment law claim at any of our branches. In addition, we are a national provider of expert employment law advice and welcome a free discussion with you regarding your circumstances and potential claim.

If you believe you have a situation where you require free legal advice, please contact us on telephone 0116 212 1000 or 01858 445 480, alternatively complete the free Contact Us form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

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Lawson West is recognised for providing a first class, national employment service. We’re listed and ranked in the Legal 500 for our exemplary team of professionals and the advice we provide.

If you want to see us face to face, we run four employment law walk-ins each week at our offices in Leicester and Market Harborough and this initial meeting with you is FREE of charge. We’ll look at your paperwork and advise on the best course of action. We can also meet with you digitally on Teams if you’re in another part of the country, in fact, we advise individuals on their employment legal needs right across the UK.

From settlement agreements, to redundancy, dismissal and disability and other types of employment dispute situation, we’re on hand to support and advise you. Please get in touch as soon as you can, as deadlines might apply.

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Evidence of our great client service can be seen in the reviews and testimonials we regularly receive. We are always pleased to receive great reviews because it means our clients are happy with the service we provide, and it shows that we deliver on our core values, we don’t just talk about them. We really welcome client feedback and hope you enjoy reading some of the latest testimonials throughout this website.

Sejal Patel, Senior Associate Solicitor, Employment Team, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester, Joao Madeira, Paralegal, Employment Team, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester. A Leicester employment client: ""I would just like to add my thanks to Sejal and Joao for their help and support throughout the matter, I've engaged with the law in a couple of ways over my professional career due to the nature of my work; however, this was my first time being a directly involved party with all the stresses and anxieties - you both were a great support and I can only express gratitude for taking the time to listen to my story and believing in me back in June."" Was there one thing that made our service special and stand out? ""Thorough and well articulated explanations regarding the appeal process, 'negotiation', ACAS early conciliation, and the lead up to the tribunal itself.""

Employment Client, Leicester

Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester ""Just a quick email to say thank you to you and your team for all the hard work and effort you guys put in. It was never about the money, it was all about accountability and proving that the decision to dismiss was wrong and unlawful. Today’s judgement cements what I originally thought and confirms that it was unlawful to dismiss me.”

Mr G, Client, Leicestershire

Thank you so much for all the advice and help you have put into my case. You always reply to emails quickly and are happy to discuss matters over the phone.

Miss K

Dear Vaishali Thank you very much for all of your and Sejal's hard work in bringing my claim to a satisfactory conclusion. I found your professional approach, the reassurances at times of stress and the ease of being able to speak with you personally particularly towards the final days of my case encouraging. It has been a pleasure working with you and would certainly use and recommend Lawson West in the future.

Mrs O

You handled our case with understanding and compassion given the circumstances. We could not have asked for any more from you and know that you did all you could to get us an acceptable resolution during a very stressful time of our life. Thank you so much for everything.

Mr C, Leicester, Leicestershire