Compensation for Dismissal or Summary Dismissal

When an employer terminates an employment relationship without complying with the legal requirements, the employee may be entitled to compensation. This applies in cases of both dismissal and summary dismissal. The rules are laid down in the Working Environment Act (WEA), and compensation may cover both economic and non-economic loss. The amount of compensation is […]

Free legal aid in termination or dismissal – in brief

When an employee is given notice of termination by the employer, the employee is entitled to free or low-cost legal assistance under the Legal Aid Act, provided the economic criteria are met. Below we explain the employee’s right to free legal aid in connection with termination, and what our lawyers can assist with. Free legal […]