Employment Law · European Union
Hold Your Employer to the Terms of Wrongful Termination
If your contract was ended in breach of its own terms — without proper notice, without a lawful reason, or without the pay you were owed — you may have a claim. We match you, free of charge, with a vetted employment lawyer who handles wrongful termination cases in your European country every day.
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Who this is for
When the way your contract ended broke its own rules, the contract itself is your case
Wrongful termination focuses on whether your employer ended your employment in breach of the contract or the applicable statutory rules — for example by dismissing you without the notice you were entitled to, without paying out accrued holiday or outstanding wages, or without a reason the law recognises. It is closely related to, but distinct from, unfair dismissal: here the emphasis is on the specific terms and payments that were breached. What counts as a breach varies by country, and your entitlement to notice, severance or damages depends on your contract, your length of service and local law. We match you, free of charge, with an employment lawyer who handles termination disputes in your country every day, reviews your contract line by line, and tells you honestly what you are owed.
Why employees get stuck
Your contract promised notice and pay.
Your termination delivered neither.
Employers often end contracts without honouring the notice, holiday or final payments they are legally required to provide.
No notice or pay in lieu
Many employees are told to leave immediately, without the notice period their contract promised and without payment in lieu of that notice — a clear breach that can give rise to a claim for the money owed.
Unpaid final amounts
Outstanding wages, accrued but untaken holiday, bonuses and commissions are frequently withheld at termination. These are sums you have already earned and are typically entitled to be paid.
Dismissal without lawful grounds
Some terminations are simply not permitted under local law — such as dismissing an employee on protected grounds or without following mandatory procedure — leaving the dismissal open to challenge.
What you get
A wrongful termination lawyer who calculates what you are owed
We only match you with employment lawyers who handle termination disputes regularly in your country.
Contract and rights review
Your lawyer reads your contract and the relevant local rules to identify every breach — notice, holiday pay, final wages and any contractual payments your employer failed to make.
A clear calculation
Get an honest, itemised estimate of what you may be owed, based on your salary, service length and the terms that were breached, so you can decide with confidence.
Demand and negotiation
Your lawyer drafts a formal demand and negotiates with your employer to recover the amounts owed, often resolving the matter without the need for a hearing.
Litigation if needed
If your employer refuses to pay, your lawyer prepares your claim, gathers the evidence and represents you before the labour court or tribunal in your country.
Coverage
Wrongful termination lawyers across Europe
Termination rules are set nationally, so the right lawyer is one who works with your country’s contract and notice requirements on a regular basis. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Wrongful termination — common questions
What is the difference between wrongful termination and unfair dismissal?
Wrongful termination focuses on breaches of your contract or statutory rules — such as failing to give proper notice or pay what you are owed. Unfair dismissal focuses on whether the reason for the dismissal was valid. The two can overlap, and a lawyer can advise which claims apply to your situation.
Am I entitled to notice pay if I was dismissed immediately?
In most cases, yes. If your contract or local law entitles you to a notice period and your employer dismissed you without it, you are typically entitled to payment in lieu of that notice. The exact amount depends on your contract and length of service.
What final payments should I receive when my employment ends?
Typically you should receive outstanding wages, any accrued but untaken holiday pay, and any bonuses or commissions you have earned under your contract. A lawyer can review your situation and calculate precisely what is owed.
Can I claim for wrongful termination if I resigned?
Usually not — wrongful termination concerns how your employer ended the contract. However, if you were effectively forced to resign by your employer’s conduct, some countries recognise a ‘constructive dismissal’ claim. A lawyer can advise whether this applies to you.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Time limits vary by country and are often short. Because missing the deadline can mean losing your right to claim unpaid notice or wages, it is important to contact a lawyer promptly after your termination.
What evidence do I need for a wrongful termination claim?
Your employment contract, any termination letter or email, payslips, and records of unused holiday or unpaid amounts are all useful. A lawyer can tell you exactly which documents to gather and how to request anything your employer has not provided.
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