Remedies in a claim for unfair dismissal

An employee who claims unfair dismissal is entitled to ask for their job back, but less than one per cent of successful claimants are reinstated 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 reinstatement can increase the amount of compensation awarded, or help secure a better settlement.