Fired in Felixstowe?

Being dismissed can be very stressful, especially if your employer handled the situation badly. That happens all too often to the hard working employees of Felixstowe.

If you were treated badly, you might have a claim for unfair dismissal. This will depend upon the length of time you have worked for your employer, the reason for dismissal, and how you were dismissed.

You might has been unfairly dismissed if:

• your employer did not follow an adequate procedure
• you made a complaint about poor health and safety
• you were treated differently to another employee, in similar circumstances

Settlement Agreement

Some employees in Felixstowe issue a Settlement Agreement at the same time as dismissing. A Settlement Agreement is a contract. Under the terms, your former employer agrees to pay you money, and in return you surrender your right to sue. Quite often, your employer will contribute towards your legal fees.

We will:

• explain the terms of the settlement agreement to you in plain English
• advise whether you are getting a fair payment
• advise on the risks (if any), if you were to sign the settlement agreement. Sometimes, the terms might prevent you working for other businesses in Felixstowe, or the surrounding area

We can often give advice on settlement agreements, on the day we are instructed.

How can we help you

Whether you have been dismissed, forced to resign, or just need guidance, we will give you clear advice on your options.

We are local, based in Martlesham Heath, a short 15-minute drive from Felixstowe. There is plenty of parking at our offices.

Alternatively, we can discuss your case by telephone, or meet on MS Teams.

For a preliminary and no obligation discussion, please call Sam Welham on 01473 617348, or email [email protected]. Alternatively, please complete our client contact form, which can be found here.