Is this an unfair dismissal? Need some advice please

[Member13807]

my employer has not paid my November wages along with my sick pay. My sick note ran out on the 26.12.22 and I informed her that my dr was closed because of the festive season and to reopen on the 28.12.22 - I also moved house so I was advised to pick up the sick note on the 30.12.22 and because I’m on medication I was not able to drive to my drs on the 28.12.22 I totally forgot to email my employer but informed her on the 29.12.22 which also can be backdated as advised by my dr. I got an email from my employer 30.12.22 terminating my employment because I didn’t give her an update on time (bare in mind it was only 1 day I didn’t inform her) but what I don’t understand is she hasn’t paid my wages nor my sick pay been waiting till today. Is this an unfair dismissal as she didn’t give me any leniency. Advice would be appreciated

How long have you worked there?

January 2022 and my employer terminated my employment on 30.12.22

Less than two years and you have very few rights, I'm afraid. Unless the reason was discriminatory - related to a protected characteristic - they can pretty much get rid of you for any reason they like. You could contact ACAS for advice.

So was she expecting you at work on 28th and you didn't show, e mailing a new sick note on 29th?

If so, I can see why she did it, to be honest.

Less than 2 years means you have almost no rights.

Unless you can prove discrimination on a protected characteristic.

Sorry. Best start looking for something else.

Sounds like you don't have enough service unless there is grounds for discrimination ir you are protected ie. Absence due to disability. Did you work November or had you been off sick longer than in December?

How long were you off sick for and.have you had much in the time you've been there?

As PP have said re unfair dismissal.

It would be an unlawful deduction of wages claim if you haven't been paid wages you are entitled to. There is no minimum service length for this.

Did you mean your December or January wages?

How much time have you had off sick?

If sick notes aren't submitted it's absence without leave.

What has happened between 29.12 and now?

What is your contractual entitlement to sick pay?

If the illness was a disability - a physical or mental condition which has lasted/is expected to last at least 12 months, and which has a significant impact on your day ro day life - you might be able to argue it was disability discrimination, particularly if you could show that dismissing so quickly due to a late sick note would not be what they would normally do. There's not really enough info to say either way if you could have a claim. If you think the illness may be a disability, I'd suggest getting legal advice. If not, it sounds like at best you'd have an unlawful deductions claim for your unpaid wages/sick pay.