Find your own situation

Not every dismissal fits a simple box. This page gathers the situations where people most often assume, wrongly, that they have no options.

The pattern is almost always the same. Someone is told their case is hopeless because of their status, their timing, or a line in their contract. Often that is not what the law actually says.

Vulnerable moments

Being dismissed during pregnancy or maternity or while on medical leave can feel like the worst possible timing. The law gives these moments particular attention, so they are worth checking closely.

A dismissal that lands when you are least able to absorb it is exactly the kind that deserves a second look.

Your job status

If you are on probation, a fixed-term contract, or classed as a contractor or gig worker, you may have more protection than you were told. Whether you are truly an employee often decides your options.

Foreign and migrant workers

A foreign worker can bring an unfair dismissal claim, even though a permit and immigration add complications. The right early advice keeps those complications manageable.

Speaking up and senior roles

If you were dismissed after raising a complaint or refusing an unlawful instruction, timing and causation matter. For a senior executive exit, the concerns are often about reputation, a bonus, and a quiet settlement.

Not sure which fits?

If none of these describe you exactly, that is common. A short message with what happened, and the date, is enough for us to find your starting point.