Employment Tribunals hear disputes between an employer and employee that have been unable to be resolved by other means. They usually deal with cases brought by employees who believe their employer has treated them unlawfully, although a job applicant or trade union can also bring a claim.
Employers can also bring claims against employees if an employee has breached a company’s disciplinary rules.
Employers are usually taken to an Employment Tribunal over issues such as:
- Pay.
- Dismissal.
- Discrimination.
Employment Tribunals can be stressful, time consuming and expensive, and our preference at Berlad Graham LLP is to work with you to resolve disputes before they reach this stage.
However, if proceedings are issued against you, our experienced team will guide you through the process and represent your interests at an Employment Tribunal to ensure you get the result you deserve.
If you are looking for advice and guidance on Employment Tribunals and want to discuss your next steps, please call Berlad Graham LLP today on 0330 175 5655.
Employment Tribunal Solicitors Near Me
There are strict timeframes in place for Employment Tribunal claims, and we strongly encourage any employer that has a claim made against them to seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity. There are many steps to follow before a claim gets to an Employment Tribunal, and our experienced lawyers will work with you to seek a successful resolution at every stage.
If you are an employer facing an Employment Tribunal claim, please contact one of our friendly team today. Our experienced team can advise on the benefits of settling a claim before it reaches a full hearing and guide you through the whole process.
To speak to one of our employment dispute specialists, please call 0330 175 5655 or email info@bglaw.co.uk.
Employment Tribunal Legal Advice
Claims that do end up at an Employment Tribunal can be heard over the phone, by video or in person. An agenda and checklist will be sent out in advance so that you can gather the relevant documentation, paperwork and witnesses to support your case.
There are usually two stages to an Employment Tribunal hearing:
- Preliminary hearing. This is usually conducted by a single employment judge and is an opportunity to understand the facts of the case and make sure that everything is in order should it progress.
- Final hearing. Once a claim has been fully prepared, it will then progress to the final hearing. Final hearings usually take place in person, and all parties, or their legal representatives, must attend. The hearing will usually be conducted by one judge sitting alone, although for more complex cases, a panel of three will hear the claim. They will then hear all the evidence before reaching a verdict.
If an Employment Tribunal makes a decision that you are unhappy with, or you think there was an error in law or the correct procedure was not followed, you can appeal.
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Berlad Graham LLP’s team of employment lawyers are specialists in their field and will be able to advise you on the merits of any claim to the Employment Tribunal, or subsequent appeal to the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
We have successfully represented a wide range of employers at Employment Tribunals and have the knowledge and expertise to make the process as stress free as possible.
Employment Tribunals Solicitors Uxbridge
To speak to our friendly, experienced, professional Employment Tribunals lawyers in Uxbridge today, please call 0330 175 5655 or email info@bglaw.co.uk.