Trusted Employment Tribunals Advice

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An employment tribunal is a judicial body that resolves disputes between employers and employees over employment rights, such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, or wage disputes.

Will my costs be covered by my insurance?

If the employer (respondent) has employment protection insurance that covers employment claims, then as long as our advice had been followed by the employer and the insurers have been notified in good time, the case can generally be funded through insurance. We would agree hourly charging rates with the insurer and notify you if there was any excess payable under the policy.

If we are not acting for you through your insurance, we will normally proceed on the basis of our hourly rates or under an agreed fixed fee

To find out more or to speak to someone, call: 0151 236 8871, email: info@morecrofts.co.uk or use our contact form.

What are employment tribunals?

Employment tribunals, which used to be called industrial tribunals, are a form of court which determines the majority of employment cases. Usually the case will be heard by an Employment Judge sitting alone, but more complex cases, including those involving discrimination allegations, are usually heard by a Judge and two additional non-lawyer panel members.

How long do employment tribunals take?

This depends upon a number of factors, including judicial resources, the types of claim being brought and the complexity of the issues in the case. Generally, an employee presenting their claim to an employment tribunal should not expect a final hearing to be listed that falls within 6 months, unless it is a basic claim that can largely be determined on the documents themselves. A claim involving discrimination is likely to take over 12 months from the date the claim is presented at tribunal to the date it is determined at a final hearing.

How do employment tribunals work?

Employment tribunal hearings can be conducted either by video link (known as CVP) or by the parties and their representatives attending the tribunal in person.  Nowadays, it is more common for preliminary hearings and some shorter final hearings to be conducted by CVP.

At or following the final hearing, the tribunal will make a judgment and either deliver it to the parties orally at the end of the hearing or just send it to them in writing. The parties can request that the tribunal provides written reasons for its decision, which can sometimes be used if a party wishes to appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal on a point of law. Employment tribunal judgments are usually a matter of public record and can be accessed via the Government website.