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Unfair Dismissal Claims

How many days do I have to sue my employer?

You have exactly 30 calendar days from the date you receive the dismissal notice or order to file a lawsuit in the Georgian courts. Do not delay seeking legal advice.

Can I get my job back?

Yes, reinstatement is the primary remedy under Georgian law. However, if the court finds reinstatement impossible (e.g., relations are too strained), they will order compensation instead.

What if I resigned under pressure?

This is "constructive dismissal." If you can prove you were forced to resign (e.g., through threats or unbearable conditions), the court can treat it as an illegal firing and award compensation.

Who pays the legal costs?

Labor disputes are exempt from state court fees for employees (up to a certain claim amount). If you win, the employer may be ordered to pay your attorney's fees.

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Dismissal from work is one of the most stressful events in a person's life, especially when it happens unfairly or illegally. The Labor Code of Georgia strictly defines the grounds and procedures for dismissal. An employer does not have the right to fire an employee based on personal dislike, unsubstantiated claims, or procedural violations. "Unfair Dismissal Claims" is a legal service that allows employees to restore violated rights, regain their job, or receive substantial compensation. This field requires a quick response, as appeal deadlines are limited.

On the Legal.ge platform, you will find labor dispute specialists who will defend your interests in unfair dismissal cases. Services include:

  • Analysis of Dismissal Order: Legal assessment of whether the reason stated in the order (e.g., incompetence, disciplinary misconduct) is substantiated and if deadlines were met.
  • Lawsuit Preparation: Formulating demands: reinstatement, reimbursement of lost wages (forced idleness), and compensation if reinstatement is impossible.
  • Negotiation with Employer: Mediation to settle the dispute out of court, which is often faster and more beneficial for both parties.
  • Court Representation: Defending interests in all three instances of the court.
  • Constructive Dismissal Disputes: Situations where the employer created unbearable conditions to force the employee to resign "voluntarily."

Unfair dismissal disputes are common during reorganization (staff reduction), when in reality unwanted staff are let go rather than genuine structural changes occurring. Also, cases are frequent where an employee is fired for disciplinary misconduct (lateness, failure to perform tasks) without prior warning. In such cases, the lawyer's role is to prove that the dismissal was a disproportionate measure or carried out for a fictitious reason.

According to the Labor Code of Georgia (Article 48), the deadline for appealing a dismissal order is 30 days from its receipt. Missing this deadline often means losing the case. If the court declares the dismissal illegal, the employer is obliged to reinstate the employee and pay lost wages, or if reinstatement is impossible, pay compensation.

The process begins with gathering documents. The lawyer requests the dismissal order and justification from the employer (if not provided). Then a lawsuit is prepared. In court, the burden of proof lies with the employer — they must prove that the dismissal was legal. This gives the employee a certain advantage.

Legal.ge is a resource that will help you not to give in to injustice. Losing a job is hard, but receiving fair compensation is your legal right.

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