You may be wondering about real-life situations where somebody could be unfairly dismissed. These unfair reasons can differ depending on your workplace, but below are some examples of grounds for unfair dismissal:
- Requesting time off to fulfil jury service
- Joining a Trade Union
- Being forced to take compulsory retirement without justification
- Requesting flexibility with working hours and/or setup
- Refusal to give up working time rights, for example to take rests or breaks
- Applying for maternity, paternity or adoption leave/being on maternity, paternity or adoption leave
- Whistleblowing (exposing wrongdoing in the workplace)
- Trying to receive Working Tax Credits
Note: if you take your employer to a tribunal over unfair dismissal and they try to prove fair reasoning for any of the above scenarios, it will be up to the employment tribunal to make the final decision regarding your claim. Our unfair dismissal lawyers can discuss this with you, and any other queries you may have during the claims process.