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Sacked?
Just because you have been sacked it doesn’t mean the boss has done anything wrong and you can go to court to get compensation.
Some examples of this are:
Gross Misconduct where you did something so awful, according to the company, that you were sacked on the spot. Some examples of this are swearing, fighting, stealing, downloading porn, sending private e-mails and throwing a sicky.
Misconduct similar to the above but less serious offences. In these circumstances you will usually have been warned at least once and have had a warning and now that there is a repeat offence or a different serious offence then you will be called to a hearing where the company will give you a chance to defend your self. For more information see New Employment regulations
Redundancy this is when the firm no longer needs so many people to do the work, is closing down, moving to another part of the country. In a situation like this you might be entitled to a redundancy payment the amount will depend on your age and how long you have been with the company. There is a scheme laid out in lay but your company might have a better scheme laid down in your contract. This can be a very complicated area and if you want to read more about it click here or email us with your enquiry
Short term contract if you employed on a short term contract for say six months or a year then you know the contract will end at a specified date and if the company cannot keep you on beyond that date then your contract will end. You will still be entitled to notice and any untaken holiday but that’s it.
If you think you’ve been wrongly treated or discriminated against then it is advisable to advice about your situation as soon as possible as in most cases there is a 90 day time limit on making an application to the Employment Tribunal for compensation. You can ask for your job back but it is very rare for anyone to get it back. You can get advice from your local CAB or contact the Conciliation Service (ACAS)Tel: 08457 474747. If you belong to a Trade Union contact your local official.
Disclaimer, Target Audience, Jurisdiction Last updated & checked: 24/03/2006