There are a number of claims you could have, depending on the circumstances of your dismissal. For example:
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If your employer has breached a term of your contract of employment, such as not giving the appropriate notice to terminate employment, or premature termination of a fixed-term contract, you may have a claim for wrongful dismissal.
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If your employer dismisses you on grounds of sex, age, gender reassignment, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability, you may have a claim for discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. In some cases, for example, where the dismissal is linked to pregnancy or maternity, it may also be automatically unfair.
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If your employer has treated you unfavourably because of your trade union membership or lawful trade union activities, you may have a claim for trade union 'detriment'.
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You could have a claim relating to equal pay, or if your pay was below the National Minimum Wage.
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If you are owed wages or holiday pay when you are dismissed, you may have a wage claim (also called a claim for ‘unlawful deduction of wages’).
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If your employer failed to give you a written statement of employment particulars setting out your main terms of work, you may be able to claim compensation (but only if your other tribunal claims succeed).
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If your employer fails to consult the workforce during redundancies, or a transfer of business to a new employer, you may be entitled to compensation called a ‘protective award’.
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If you are made redundant when your employer becomes insolvent you can claim unpaid wages, redundancy pay, etc. from the State if your employer is unable to pay it (up to a set maximum).
