Como sei se o meu despedimento é legal?

É necessário analisar o tipo de despedimento, os fundamentos invocados, as comunicações recebidas, os prazos e o procedimento seguido pela entidade empregadora. Nem todos os despedimentos comunicados são necessariamente válidos.

Que valores posso ter a receber no fim do contrato?

Podem estar em causa salários em atraso, férias vencidas e não gozadas, proporcionais de férias e subsídios, compensação por cessação do contrato, indemnizações ou outros créditos laborais, dependendo da situação concreta.

Posso contestar um despedimento?

Sim. Quando existam fundamentos, o despedimento pode ser impugnado dentro dos prazos legais. A análise deve ser feita com rapidez, porque os prazos para reagir são limitados.

A entidade empregadora tem de pagar tudo no momento da saída?

Em regra, os valores devidos pela cessação do contrato devem ser regularizados no momento legalmente adequado. Quando existem valores em falta, pode ser necessário reclamar formalmente ou recorrer aos meios judiciais competentes.

Dismissals and Employment Claims

Legal support in dismissals, compensation and outstanding employment entitlements

Dismissal and the termination of an employment contract can involve legally complex issues, particularly where there are doubts about the lawfulness of the procedure, the grounds given, time limits, compensation or sums still unpaid. We act in analysing the employment situation, reviewing the documents received, calculating employment entitlements and defining the most appropriate strategy. Our services may include out-of-court negotiation, recovery of outstanding sums, challenge to dismissal or representation in court where it is necessary to protect the client's rights.

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Areas of practice

We act in different situations relating to dismissals and employment entitlements, assessing the lawfulness of the termination of the contract and any sums that may be outstanding.

Legal support at every stage

We support the client from the initial review of the dismissal through to negotiation, the recovery of employment entitlements or court proceedings, where necessary.

Review of the lawfulness of the dismissal

We verify the grounds, time limits, notices and procedures adopted by the employer.

Calculation of employment entitlements

We review salaries, holiday pay, bonuses, compensation, damages and other amounts that may be due.

Negotiation and recovery of sums

We engage with the employer to seek payment of the outstanding amounts or an agreed solution.

Challenge and legal representation

Where there are grounds, we support challenges to dismissal and the protection of the client’s rights in court.

Frequently Asked Questions

We clarify some of the most common questions about dismissals, compensation, employment-related claims and sums due at the end of the employment contract.

How do I know if my dismissal is lawful?

It is necessary to assess the type of dismissal, the grounds relied upon, the notices received, the deadlines and the procedure followed by the employer. Not all dismissals that are communicated are necessarily valid.

What sums may I be entitled to receive at the end of the contract?

This may include outstanding wages, accrued and untaken holiday, pro rata holiday and bonus payments, compensation for termination of the contract, damages or other employment-related claims, depending on the specific circumstances.

Can I challenge a dismissal?

Yes. Where there are grounds, a dismissal may be challenged within the statutory time limits. The matter should be assessed promptly, as the deadlines for taking action are limited.

Does the employer have to pay everything when the employee leaves?

As a rule, sums due on termination of the contract should be settled at the legally appropriate time. Where amounts remain outstanding, it may be necessary to make a formal claim or to use the appropriate court proceedings.

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Tell us about your situation. Our team will assess your request with rigour, confidentiality and attention to detail.

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