When to talk to a lawyer

Reading can take you a long way, but at some point you need someone to look at your own facts. This is where to start.

General pages explain the rules. Only a lawyer looking at your dates, your letter and your process can tell you how those rules apply to you. That is the difference a short conversation makes.

Who you reach

When you message us, we connect you with an employment lawyer who handles employee-side dismissal matters. We are the introduction, not your lawyer, and messaging us does not create a lawyer-client relationship.

What a first conversation is for

A first conversation is about whether you have a claim worth pursuing, and what the realistic paths are. Expect questions about the reason you were given, the process that was followed, and your dates.

You will not get a promised figure, because no honest lawyer gives one before seeing your case. You will get a clear read on your options.

Settlement is often part of it

Many matters resolve through settlement and negotiation rather than a full hearing. A settlement can cover money, a reference, or confidentiality, on terms you agree.

If it does go further, the Industrial Court is where a claim is decided.

Why timing helps

For most dismissals there is a strict window to act. Asking early, even while you are still deciding, keeps your options open and the conversation quicker.

If you want to check your own timing first, use the deadline calculator, then message us with the result.