In Belfast, an unfair dismissal claim is generally brought to the Industrial Tribunal in Northern Ireland. You will usually need employee status and at least one year’s continuous service, although some dismissals are automatically unfair without this qualifying period. Claims normally must be started within three months less one day of the dismissal, subject to any extension linked to Labour Relations Agency early conciliation. The rules and possible remedies depend on your circumstances, so consider checking nidirect guidance or speaking to a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.