A Short Guide on Employment Tribunal Claims

Employment Tribunal proceedings can be issued for a variety of reasons including but not limited to discrimination, unfair and wrongful dismissal, and pregnancy related claims.

There are strict time limits for bringing claims which is 3 months less a day from when an employee resigns or the act complained of. Employees also need to go through a process of early conciliation using the Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (ACAS) before a claim can proceed to a Tribunal. ACAS effectively stops the clock from running whilst negotiations between the parties continue. Tribunal proceedings should be a last resort as they can be a costly exercise and every effort should be made to resolve the dispute between the parties before it reaches this stage.

If you are faced with an Employment Tribunal claim as an employer, we can provide guidance and assist you through the process to put forward a defence or settle the matter without recourse to the Courts. If you are considering bringing a claim as an employee we can provide advice on your options and can assist you throughout. Please contact Liz Watt on 01905 900 919 or via liz@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk to discuss your particular issue.