Being fired is a difficult experience that affects you both emotionally and financially. In these cases, knowing your rights as a worker is crucial to protect yourself against possible irregularities and ensure that you receive the treatment and compensation you deserve.
Types of dismissal and how to identify them
The first step is to identify the type of dismissal you have suffered:
• Objective dismissal: It is based on economic, technical, organizational or production causes.
• Disciplinary dismissal: It is justified by a serious breach on the part of the worker, such as repeated absences or disobedience.
• Unfair dismissal: When legal causes are not met or established procedures are not respected.
Each type of dismissal has different legal consequences and determines whether you are entitled to compensation or reinstatement.
Legal requirements: Did the company fulfill its duty?
The company must provide you with a letter of dismissal detailing the reasons and, where appropriate, make available to you the corresponding compensation. If it does not do so, the dismissal could be declared null and void or unfair.
How to act and deadlines to claim
If you believe that the dismissal is unfair, you have a period of 20 working days to file a claim before the labor courts. In this process, a labor lawyer will be your best ally to analyze your case, negotiate with the company or represent you in court.
Remember that even in difficult situations, knowing your rights can make the difference between a fair resolution or an unfavorable situation.