What is Wrongful Dismissal?

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What is Wrongful Dismissal?

Wrongful dismissal is when your employer breaches your contract by ending your employment in a way that doesn't follow the agreed terms. It usually means they’ve either failed to give you the right notice, or dismissed you in a way that goes against what's set out in your employment contract.

This type of claim is about the contractual side of things, not whether the dismissal was fair or justified overall. For example, even if there was a valid reason for ending your employment, it could still be wrongful if they didn’t follow the correct notice period or process.

Wrongful dismissal claims can be brought in the civil courts or at an employment tribunal, and compensation is typically based on the financial loss caused by the breach – like unpaid wages or benefits you should’ve received during your notice period.

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