Unfair dismissal is a creature of statute (see Unfair dismissal/a general introductory note ). Therefore there are no remedies/penalties save as provided by statute. Under statute, if a Tribunal finds an employee has been unfairly dismissed there are three options open to it (see ERA 1996 s.112 and TULRCA 1992 s.157(1)), as follows:
"Reinstatement" is essentially returning to the same job, same employer. "Re-engagement" is essentially returning to a new job with the same employer.
See Unfair dismissal/reinstatement and reengagement orders generally and in particular Unfair dismissal/reinstatement and reengagement orders/compensation for breach of order by employer .