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Statistics show that more employees than ever are trying their luck at tribunal with a 29% rise in unfair dismissal claims. So if you’re unlucky enough to receive tribunal papers, what must you do?
Published 15.06.2010
An employee has won her tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination because her former employer made a serious error when filing its response. What do the rules say about the filing
requirements?
Published 12.05.2021
You’ve decided to represent your business before the employment tribunal. How should you go about this exercise in order to do justice to your case? What tips are there for a reluctant advocate?
Published 09.03.2006
A former employee makes an unfair dismissal claim against you, but submits their form to the tribunal office 88 seconds past midnight on the last day for it to be lodged. Can you argue that it’s out
of time?
Published 04.09.2008
When a claimant completes a tribunal claim form - known as an ET1 - they are asked to set out the full particulars of their case. If this box is left blank, will the tribunal automatically strike out
the claim?
Published 20.04.2018
You’ve been sent a statutory questionnaire to complete as part of a discrimination claim. If you fail to return it to the employee before the hearing, will the tribunal automatically think you have
something to hide?
Published 30.10.2008
Several important changes have been made to the tribunal procedure rules and Acas early conciliation (EC) process to ease the burden on the overloaded system. What do you need to know?
Published 13.10.2020
A former employee is taking you to tribunal. Should you present the case yourself or employ a solicitor/consultant to do it for you? If you choose the former, how should you prepare to ensure you
come out on top?
Published 23.02.2006
If you ever find yourself in the tribunal, you’re entitled to bring witnesses who can give evidence that’s directly relevant to the case. Can you insist that an employee acts as a tribunal witness
and what if they have already left your employment?
Published 04.10.2023
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