Is there a time limit for bringing an Unfair Dismissal Claim ?

An employee must bring an Unfair Dismissal claim within 3 months of being dismissed.

Extensions of this time are very rare, if an employee does not bring a claim within this time the employee will lose the right to claim.

Under the Employment Act 2002 it will be a requirement to raise a grievance first with the employer, before making a claim to a tribunal.

An employee should seek legal advice as soon as they are dismissed, giving their solicitor time to investigate the case and apply for an extension to the time limit to bring a tribunal claim, if necessary.

In the meantime an employee can still go through the company procedure.

Can an employee get Public Funding to bring a claim against an employer ?

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