Wrongful Dismissal

What is Wrongful Dismissal?

Wrongful dismissal is a dismissal in breach of contract. This page explains wrongful dismissal and the claims that you can make in the employment tribunal.

This situation arises when your employer breaches a term in your employment contract, which results in dismissal or forces you to leave. It is not the same as unfair dismissal. You do not need two years service to claim for wrongful dismissal. If you are dismissed whilst on probation, this is one of the heads of claim that you can consider. You can also consider whether your dismissal falls under any of