Losing your job is a shock, and the first week is when most mistakes happen. This note walks through the practical steps that protect your position.
Write down what happened
Note the dates, who said what and any documents you were given. A short timeline written now is worth more than a long one written later.
Check the deadline
Most employment tribunal claims must start with Acas early conciliation within six months less one day of the dismissal (three months less one day if you were dismissed before 1 October 2026). Put the date in your calendar today.
