Wrongful Dismissal

What is Wrongful Dismissal?

Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer terminates an employee’s contract in breach of its terms. This is distinct from unfair dismissal, which relates to whether the reason for termination was fair. A wrongful dismissal claim typically arises when an employer fails to provide the contractually required notice period, dismisses an employee during a fixed-term contract without cause, or breaches specific contractual procedures. Remedies for wrongful dismissal usually involve compensation for the notice period or contract term the employee was denied, rather than reinstatement.