When you've been dismissed or made redundant
Whether you've been let go, selected for redundancy, or told your role no longer exists — understanding what your employer was required to do, and whether they did it, is the critical first question.
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Common patterns
What dismissal and redundancy can look like
Not every dismissal is unfair, and not every redundancy is genuine. These are the patterns where legal protections most commonly apply.
Told your role is redundant
Your employer says the role is being removed — but you're not sure the selection process was fair, whether consultation was adequate, or whether the real reason was something else entirely. Genuine redundancy has specific legal requirements that employers must follow.
Your employer says the role is being removed — but you're not sure the selection process was fair, whether consultation was adequate, or whether the real reason was something else entirely. Genuine redundancy has specific legal requirements that employers must follow.
First, getting clear on what happened.
Being dismissed or made redundant can feel overwhelming — especially when you're not sure if what happened was right. Start with a free assessment to get an initial picture of your situation. Then go deeper with guided tools that help you check your rights, understand your eligibility, and identify which claim types might apply.
Check your situation — it's freeWhether the legal protections around dismissal and redundancy might be relevant to your situation
Which type of claim might apply — unfair dismissal and redundancy claims work differently
Whether a qualifying period applies to your situation — or whether day-one protections kick in
How your situation relates to common dismissal and redundancy claim types
Whether other issues might be involved — like discrimination, whistleblowing, or pay
There's a process — and knowing the landscape helps.
These are the stages people in your situation typically encounter. Most cases don't go through all of them — but the early stages have strict time limits, so it's worth understanding the landscape from the start.
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Learn more about the platformKeeping a record early makes everything easier later.
Dismissal cases often come down to what was said and when. Having things in order from the start makes everything clearer — whether you end up negotiating, going to a tribunal, or working with a solicitor.
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Build on real situations - giving you grounded insight in what actually happens
Reviewed by a practising SRA-regulated employment solicitor - ensuring the information on our platform is accurate and reliable
Ministry of Justice LawTech Programme - accepted into the MoJ's programme supporting innovation in access to justice
Justice Technology Association member - committed to ethical, responsible legal technology
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