Employment tribunals
Representation from the first form to the final hearing, so you’re not facing it alone.
How we can help
- Assessing the strength of your claim before you commit to it
- Completing the ET1 claim form correctly and within the time limit
- Handling ACAS early conciliation, which comes first
- Preparing witness statements, bundles and schedules of loss
- Representing you at preliminary and final hearings
- Negotiating settlement at any stage where that serves you better
What happens next
- We review your case and give you an honest assessment of prospects and value.
- We handle conciliation and, if that fails, lodge the claim.
- We prepare the case properly and represent you through to the hearing.
Fees for this work
We will give you a costs estimate at the outset and update it as the case develops. Legal expenses insurance and conditional fee arrangements are worth exploring.
Common questions
Do I have to pay to bring a claim?
There is currently no fee to lodge an employment tribunal claim, though this has changed in the past and proposals to reintroduce fees resurface periodically.
How long does it take?
Frequently a year or more from claim to final hearing, and longer in complex or discrimination cases. Tribunal backlogs are significant.
Will I have to pay my employer's costs if I lose?
Usually not. Costs orders in the employment tribunal are the exception rather than the rule, and are generally reserved for cases brought unreasonably.
Can I represent myself?
You can, and many do. Whether you should depends on the complexity of the claim and how well-resourced your employer is. We will tell you honestly if we think you do not need us.
Tell us what's happened
Confidential, reviewed by a solicitor, answered within one working day.