Before your employer dismissed you, they should have carried out an investigation into the allegation against you, written to you to invite you to a disciplinary meeting and given you the opportunity to appeal against the decision to dismiss you.
If they have done all of this, the only basis that you could dispute that your dismissal was unfair is if the decision to dismiss you was not one that a reasonable employer would have taken in the particular circumstances of your case.
If the sole reason is that you failed to follow up a telephone query, this would seem to be quite harsh. There is a three month time limit for bringing a claim for unfair dismissal in the employment tribunal and I would therefore advise you to take some legal advice as soon as possible. I am happy for you to telephone me on the number below if you would like to discuss this further.
This gives a general overview only, based on the information available at the time of writing. It cannot be relied upon in any particular case. Specific legal advice must always be considered to include consideration as to whether the legal position contained has changed since publication. For further information and advice, please contact Lemon&Co Solicitors on 01793 527141 or visit their website: www.lemon-co.co.uk.
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Can I mention that if any of her colleagues have acted in the same way and haven't been dismissed for it, then she could argue sex discrimination.
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