A specialist employment tribunal representative can ensure the best outcome for your business in an employment dispute. They will understand the law, know how to deal with hearings and handle complex legal arguments. They can help you avoid costly litigation and reputational damage.

You can raise an employment tribunal claim by filling in a form online or on paper (ET1), either for yourself or for your employer. This will have to be submitted within the appropriate time limit. You can also use early conciliation before going to tribunal.

The Employment Tribunal will usually give you a date for your hearing at least 14 days before the start of the case. It may ask for evidence and witness statements from both you and your employer. If you are bringing witnesses to the tribunal, they will have to be sworn in or affirm that their evidence is true.

When the hearing begins, you will sit with your employer and their representative at tables facing an employment judge and any lay members of the panel (collectively called the tribunal panel). You will be given the chance to present your argument and call witnesses. The panel members will ask you questions and question the witnesses as well.

At the end of the hearing, the tribunal will decide on their final decision or Judgment. They will either confirm it orally on the day of the hearing, or write a letter to you within a few weeks explaining their decision.    employment tribunal representative