Unfair summary dismissal

22 months' salary

Unfair summary dismissal following unfounded allegations

A long-serving employee was summarily dismissed following serious allegations that the client disputed. Following legal proceedings, a substantial settlement equivalent to 22 months' salary was reached, together with compensation for legal costs.

The situation

A long-serving employee was summarily dismissed following serious allegations that the client disputed.

What was done

Following legal proceedings, a settlement was reached in the case.

The outcome

The settlement was equivalent to 22 months' salary. The client also received compensation for legal costs.

Related information

The outcome relates to a previous anonymised client case. Every situation is individual, and previous outcomes do not guarantee a particular result.