What to do if you are made redundant or dismissed

12th January 2023

Dismissal

If you have been threatened with dismissal or you are thinking of resigning, you may have a claim for unfair dismissal.  You may also have other claims, such as discrimination or whistleblowing.

However, rather than issuing a claim at the Employment Tribunal, you may wish to approach your former employer setting out your potential claims and then request settlement of those claims via a settlement agreement.  This is something we can assist with at DAS Law.

Are you at risk of dismissal or redundancy? Has your employer discussed a Settlement Agreement or Compromise Agreement with you? DAS Law has helped thousands people secure the financial settlements they deserve. Contact us for a free consultation on 0344 264 0102 or email us.

Get a free consultation

In certain situations, you may want to consider a settlement agreement or compromise agreement with your employer.

Redundancy

When an employer makes a worker redundant, there are certain processes and procedures they have to follow to ensure they stay on the right side of employment law. Employees who are being made redundant may have specific rights to things such as notice periods, redundancy pay, and offers of alternative employment.

More about redundancy

Resignation

If you’re thinking of resigning from your job, whatever the reason might be, you should prepare yourself by reading up on your rights as a departing employee and the procedures your employer is expected to follow once you decide to leave.

You may feel forced to resign from your job due to your employer’s conduct or due to actions that make you feel as though you are being ‘forced out’. This is known as constructive dismissal, and could be considered as a breach of contract.

More about constructive dismissal

Even if you were not unfairly dismissed, you should still be aware of the rights you have in a dismissal situation.

Settlement agreements

In certain situations, you may want to consider a settlement agreement or compromise agreement with your employer. These are increasingly being used to reach resolutions which benefit both the employer and employee. DAS Law can help support you through the process to a suitable outcome.

More about settlement agreements

Dismissal and Redundancy: 7 things employees need to know

Molly-Ellen Turecek and Simon Roberts look at what an employee needs to know about redundancy.

January 2023 Learn more
Redundancy pay and rights

If you are being made redundant, you will have certain rights by law. You may be entitled to redundancy pay, specific notice periods, and a number of other things.

January 2023 Learn more
How to deal with work disputes and problems

A variety of problems can arise in the workplace, and it's sometimes hard to know how to respond to these situations. Being aware of your rights under employment law can be a huge help.

January 2023 Learn more

Read more from the DAS Law blog

Employment disputes Employee, self-employed or worker? – The Bitesized Edition

Employment status can be complex if an organisation does not define the relationship with an individual clearly and reflective of the actual relationship in practice.

April 2024
Employment disputes Workplace stress: your responsibilities as an employer

Commenting on Stress Awareness Week, Sarah Garner, Solicitor at DAS Law, takes a look at what the law says employers needs to do about stress.

April 2024
Employment disputes International Stress Awareness Month: your workplace rights

To mark International Stress Awareness Month, Sarah Garner takes a look at what the law says your employer needs to do about workplace stress.

April 2024
Employment disputes Don’t get in trouble with the law on April Fool’s Day

When does the line between hilarious and harsh get crossed and can a prank turn into legal proceedings?

March 2024
Employment disputes Top 10 Settlement Agreement tips for employers

The purpose of a Settlement Agreement is to bring an employment relationship to an end by mutual agreement. Here are our top 10 tips for moving people on with settlement agreements.

March 2024
Employment disputes Do employees get extra pay on a leap year day?

Every four years, many workers find themselves cramming an extra day of work into an already packed year. But are workers in the UK entitled to extra pay for this extra work?

February 2024
Employment disputes How Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave regulations are changing this year

In this Bitesized Edition, we look at the new Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations, set to come into force on 6 April 2024.

February 2024
Employment disputes 9 things employers need to know about apprenticeships

With National Apprenticeship Week here, we explain what employers need to consider regarding apprenticeship schemes and their legal obligations.

February 2024
Employment disputes How flexible working regulations are changing this year

Amendments to the current flexible working legislation will come into force this year. Any flexible working applications made on or after 6 April 2024 must be dealt with in accordance with the regulations.

January 2024
Employment disputes Holiday Pay Guidance from the Government – The Bitesized Edition

The Government has issued guidance on calculating holiday pay to simplify holiday entitlement for irregular hours and part-year workers.

January 2024
General advice , Employment disputes Be on your best behaviour at your work Christmas party

Charlotte Ellis. Legal Adviser at DAS Law, looks at the rules surrounding the office Christmas party.

December 2023
Employment disputes Don’t get a red card while watching the World Cup at work

If you are planning on watching World Cup matches at work there are a number of important things to consider.

August 2023
Employment disputes How employers can prevent harassment or bullying in the workplace

Employers can be liable for employees who have subjected other employees to harassment in the workplace if they have not taken reasonable steps to prevent harassment.

July 2023