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Automatic Unfair Dismissal
Automatic unfair dismissals are separate to unfair dismissals. If you have worked for your employer for a period of less than 2 years, in certain circumstances you may be able to bring a claim for automatic unfair dismissal.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”18″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1639034542293{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]
What is an automatic unfair dismissal?
An automatic unfair dismissal is when the dismissal is so clearly unfair that the employee does not have to prove they worked there for 2 years. If the dismissal violates your basic employment rights; you could potentially have an automatic unfair dismissal claim.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”18″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1639034966870{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]
What are some examples of automatic unfair dismissal?
Certain actions are classified as “automatic unfair dismissal” If the employer breaches the statutory rights of an employee when dismissing them. Some examples of statutory rights that may be relevant to the automatic unfair dismissal are:
If the employer is not paying the National Minimum Wage, to be paid holiday.
The employer is trying to make the employee work more than a maximum of 48 hours each week.
If the employee is pregnant or on maternity leave
If the employee is being involved in whistleblowing or is doing jury service.
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What are the time limits in automatic unfair dismissal claims?
An unfair dismissal claim, or automatic unfair dismissal claim must be made within 3 months less one day of the date of dismissal. The first step in bringing a claim is to lodge your dispute at the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).
For example, If you were dismissed on the 2nd of January, you would need to lodge your claim with ACAS before 1st April. We can assist you in filing for ACAS Early conciliation and entering negotiations with your employer.
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