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Lost your job unfairly? Check if you qualify for an employment tribunal claim and see estimated compensation.

Unfair Dismissal Rights Checker

Check if you may have an unfair dismissal claim.

Key deadlines

ACAS ContactWithin 3 months
Tribunal ClaimAfter ACAS certificate
Basic Award Cap£21,000
Compensatory Cap£115,115

Common questions

Do I need 2 years' service to claim?

Usually yes, but some dismissals are 'automatically unfair' regardless. These include pregnancy, whistleblowing, asserting statutory rights, and trade union activities.

How much compensation can I get?

The basic award is up to £21,000 (based on age and service). The compensatory award is capped at £115,115 or 52 weeks' pay, whichever is lower.

What’s the time limit to claim?

You must contact ACAS within 3 months minus 1 day of your dismissal date. This is a strict deadline. Missing it usually means losing your claim.

Why use NoReply?

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Eligibility Check

Instant assessment of whether you meet the 2-year qualifying period or have automatically unfair grounds.

Compensation Estimate

Calculate your basic award and compensatory award based on age, salary, and service length.

Deadline Alerts

Know your critical 3-month deadline for submitting to ACAS.

Work disputes go through Acas

Acas early conciliation is free and is a required step before an employment tribunal. Time limits are short (usually three months less one day), so it is worth contacting them now.

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This tool provides general information, not legal advice. NoReply is not a law firm and is not regulated by the SRA, BSB, FCA, or any other legal or financial regulator. Calculations, suggestions, and references to consumer law are based on AI and publicly available information and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date.

You are solely responsible for verifying everything before relying on it, and for any complaint or claim you choose to pursue. For complex or high-value disputes, consult a qualified solicitor. Read the full disclaimer.

Last reviewed: by NoReply Editorial