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Wrongful dismissal, contracts and matters before the Industrial Court.
Work is where most adults spend most of their waking hours. When something goes wrong at work — a wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages — the consequences are not abstract. They are financial, personal, and often urgent.
We act for employees and for employers across T&T, before the Industrial Court, the Equal Opportunity Tribunal and the High Court.
Employment matters are emotional. We take that seriously without letting it shape our legal advice. The first thing we do in any dismissal matter is assess what the law actually entitles the client to — sometimes more than they expected, and sometimes less. From there, we move to what is realistic to recover, and what the route to recovery looks like.
Mr Paul has appeared regularly before the Industrial Court and the Equal Opportunity Tribunal. He has acted for both employers and employees. The breadth of perspective is valuable: we know how the other side will think about a case before the case begins.
Wrongful dismissal is dismissal in breach of the employment contract — for example, dismissing without giving the contractual notice period. Unfair dismissal is broader and is dealt with by the Industrial Court under principles of good industrial relations practice. Many T&T employment matters involve both.
Time limits vary by claim type. Unfair dismissal claims to the Industrial Court are usually brought within twelve months. Equal Opportunity claims have shorter limits. We assess the limitation period at the first consultation.
Damages for wrongful dismissal are typically based on the notice period the contract required, plus accrued benefits. Unfair dismissal awards are calculated differently and can include compensation for the manner and consequences of dismissal.
Book a consultation. We respond to every enquiry within one business day. Our initial conversation is straightforward — we listen, ask the questions that matter, and tell you honestly where you stand.
Book a Consultation Or call +1 (868) 712-7971Employment law services from Jesse Paul & Co. Attorneys-at-Law, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago: wrongful and unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, Industrial Court and Equal Opportunity Tribunal matters, workplace discrimination and harassment, severance negotiations, employment contracts, and workplace policies. Call or WhatsApp +1 (868) 712-7971.