How long do I have to make a claim of unfair / constructive unfair dismissal at a Tribunal?
You must ensure you submit your claim three months less one day from your effective date of termination (EDT) e.g. if your EDT was 10th May 2009 you would have to submit your claim by 9th August 2009 at the latest. Generally if you worked your notice period your EDT would be the final day of your notice period. If you were paid in lieu of notice it would be your last working day prior to the period you were paid in lieu. As a rule of thumb if no notice is given by your employer then you should take your EDT as the date you were told you were being dismissed or in cases of constructive unfair dismissal the date you resigned. If you have any doubts about when you should be submitting your claim you should seek legal advice. Q: Yesterday I called my employer and told him I would not be into work as I was sick and had a medical certificate. When I went to work today my services were terminated. Is there anything you can do for me? A:Yes. This appears to be a case of wrongful and unfair ter
