subject: Choosing The Right Unfair Dismissal Lawyer [print this page] If you believe you have been unfairly dismissed from your job there is no need to sit and take it on the chin. There is a chance that you have been unfairly treated, in which case the law is on your side. Although it can be very daunting thinking about taking on your employers in a court of law it is well worth the effort as there is a chance you could be.
Given your job back and compensated for the loss of earnings
Given a different position in the firm
Given financial compensation
How to find the best lawyer
Using the Internet is a great place to start. There are some excellent companies who provide plenty of information for free when it comes to unfair dismissal claims. Use a company with a lot of valuable information on their site and who make it easy for you to make an enquiry without feeling pressured to follow through.
The last thing you want is for a lawyer to represent you if they do not believe you have a good case, this just wastes time for all people involved. Choose a lawyer who is happy to give you an honest opinion and who will only move forward if they believe you have a good chance of winning compensation.
The process of making an unfair dismissal claim
First and foremost it is important to try and sort out the problem with your employers on your own. Make a copy of any correspondence and keep emails in order to prove you have attempted to resolve your situation as the Employment Tribunal will expect this. If your attempts fail you will need to fill in a claims form and the best lawyers will be more than happy to help you with this.
The local Employment Tribunal office will send your former employer a copy of your form and they have to respond in just 28 days. If they do respond your claim will be heard in front of a judge and members of the tribunal. At the hearing your employer will be able to give his side of the situation and so will your lawyer. Each side is able to cross examine each other so use a lawyer who is experienced in this for the best results.
Deciding on your compensation
The judge and tribunal members will take into account everything they have heard in the case before coming up with their decision. The compensation you receive will be the choice of the Tribunal too. In some cases employers do not respond to your form and in that case they are not able to defend their actions. The judgment will still be made and this is enforced through the court.
