Employment tribunals for employers
Employment tribunals for employers
There are never any guarantees, as an employer, that you will not have a tribunal claim issued against you. While there are many things you can do to minimise the chances of a tribunal claim, such as having progressive working practices, robust policies and procedures, and excellent HR support in place, you may still be faced with a claim from an employee or former employee.
There’s no doubt that employee tribunals can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, and you may have many questions about being issued with a claim. How should you respond? What paperwork do you need to prepare? How long will it take? Should you offer a settlement, and what kind of settlement?
These are all questions we can answer to set your mind at rest. It may also be useful to know that many employment tribunals claims never result in a final hearing and reach a settlement before this stage. And employees must obtain an ACAS early conciliation certificate before issuing any claim against you.
How we help you
- We work with you to ensure any litigation and tribunal process is as stress-free as possible, explaining in jargon-free language exactly what’s happening and what is required, as well as any implications on your business.
- Understand your business and its goals, so that we can make sure any settlement and outcome of litigation work with your objectives.
- Fully support you, with experienced employment tribunal lawyers, in any settlement negotiations, right through to the final hearing.
- We are upfront and transparent about costs from the start, to enable you to determine the best approach for your business.
If you are an employer and have had a tribunal claim issued against you, or you have a query about a tribunal claim or process, get in touch with our experienced employment lawyers. We are here to help and support you with any aspect of employment tribunals.
