Remedies in a claim for unfair dismissal
[ch 10: page 305]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.