Successful claims

An employee bringing a claim for unfair dismissal is entitled to ask for his or her job back. However, less than one per cent of successful claimants are re-instated or re-engaged. Most are awarded financial compensation only. Victimised reps should always ask for reinstatement or re-engagement. Even if the tribunal does not make the order, asking for re-instatement can increase the amount of compensation awarded or help promote a more favourable settlement.