When to talk to a lawyer

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

General pages explain the rules. Only a lawyer who sees your dates, your letter and your process can say how the rules apply to you.

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.

After you message, an independent lawyer may review the facts you send. They reply on whether and how they can act for you.

What a first conversation is for

It covers 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 a lawyer cannot fairly give 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 a claim goes further, the Industrial Court decides it.

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.

To check your timing first, use the deadline calculator. Then message us the result, with the date you were dismissed and what happened.