How much compensation can I get for unfair dismissal?

Up to 2 years' pay (104 weeks) if you lost money, based on what you actually lost. If you lost nothing, up to 4 weeks' pay. If you were let go for reporting wrongdoing, up to 5 years' pay.

How long do I have to claim?

6 months from the dismissal, to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). It can be 12 months if something reasonable stopped you claiming sooner.

Is an unfair dismissal award taxed?

Yes, as a payment for losing your job. The first €10,160, plus €765 for each full year you worked there, is tax-free, and often €10,000 more. The rest is taxed, but not charged PRSI.

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Unfair dismissal: the most you could get

The most the Workplace Relations Commission could award for an unfair dismissal, the time limit to claim, and the tax on an award.

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Common questions

How much compensation can I get for unfair dismissal?: Up to 2 years' pay (104 weeks) if you lost money, based on what you actually lost. If you lost nothing, up to 4 weeks' pay. If you were let go for reporting wrongdoing, up to 5 years' pay.
How long do I have to claim?: 6 months from the dismissal, to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). It can be 12 months if something reasonable stopped you claiming sooner.
Is an unfair dismissal award taxed?: Yes, as a payment for losing your job. The first €10,160, plus €765 for each full year you worked there, is tax-free, and often €10,000 more. The rest is taxed, but not charged PRSI.

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