Many students unfortunately don’t get general protection against unfair dismissal from part time jobs, as you don’t get this right until you’ve been in the same job for a year.
However, you may still have a case for unfair dismissal from day one if you’ve been sacked for any of the following ‘automatically unfair’ reasons:
If you have been doing the job for more than a year, you have a degree of protection. The onus is now on your employer to prove they had a legitimate reason for dismissing you, and you may complain to an employment tribunal.
You should get legal advice on your situation before pursuing any case though. Talk to your union if you have one, visit your university job shop, or use one of the agencies listed on our free help page.
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