Family & litigation
Challenging an unfair dismissal in Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, an employee who believes they have been unfairly dismissed must act quickly: the claim is in principle subject to a three-month limitation period (art. L.124-11 of the Labour Code), failing which the right to act is lost. A dismissal is deemed unfair where the grounds are not real and serious. The firm assesses your prospects and brings the claim.
The three-month deadline is the main trap in dismissal cases: it runs from notification of the dismissal or of the grounds, and its starting point depends on the circumstances.
Cerno Law Firm secures the timeline, requests the grounds where needed and defends the employee's compensation (or the employer's position).
The need
You have been dismissed and the dismissal appears unjustified to you.
The deadline to act is short and its starting point is technical.
The risk
Time-barring on expiry of the three-month period, definitive loss of the right to act despite a strong case.
An imprecise ground in the letter may render the dismissal unfair.
Our involvement
Calculation of the deadline, request for the grounds, assessment of prospects and action before the Labour Tribunal.
Quantification of the compensation and any negotiation.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Challenge a dismissal lacking real and serious grounds.
- Request the grounds for the dismissal within the deadline.
- Obtain compensation for unfair dismissal.
- On the employer side, secure the dismissal procedure.
Method
Our engagement process
- 1
Information intake
You describe your need via a structured form or an initial call. Our digital tools serve only to organise this information and save time.
- 2
Lawyer qualification
Maître Maglo reviews your situation, identifies the legal issues and confirms the feasibility and exact scope of the engagement.
- 3
Transparent quote
You receive a clear fee proposal, a fixed fee or a range, before any engagement. Nothing is billed without your approval.
- 4
Legal work
The firm drafts, negotiates or litigates as required. Every deliverable is designed and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
- 5
Tracking and delivery
You follow your matter transparently and receive your finalised documents with the explanations you need.
Documents required
- • Dismissal letter and statement of grounds
- • Employment contract and payslips
- • Timeline and correspondence
Deliverables
- • Assessment of prospects and of the deadline
- • Action before the Labour Tribunal
- • Quantification of the compensation
Indicative timing
The deadline to act is in principle three months: you must seek advice immediately. The firm responds as a matter of urgency.
Stated fees
Fixed advisory fee or per phase of litigation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to challenge an unfair dismissal?
In principle three months (art. L.124-11), a limitation period: once it expires, the claim is inadmissible. The starting point depends on the notification and the statement of grounds.
When is a dismissal unfair?
Where the grounds are not real and serious, or where the procedure was not followed. An imprecise ground may be enough to render it unfair.
Can the deadline be interrupted?
A written claim within the meaning of the law may, under certain conditions, extend the deadline. The firm checks this point without delay.
Let’s talk about your matter
Describe your situation: you receive an initial analysis and a transparent quote, with no obligation. One dedicated lawyer, from start to finish.