Employment Tribunal Solicitors
A Comprehensive Support for Tribunal Claims
We regularly advise individuals on all aspects of claims, from unfair dismissal relating to performance, misconduct, ill-health or redundancy through to claims for discrimination, whistleblowing and equal pay. The fact that we also advise companies on these claim and processes means we are well equipped to see all angles of a claim and how to best position you when dealing with your employer, whether in terms of defending your position or negotiating an exit on favourable terms. Tribunal claims can be stressful and challenging and our aim is to be practical, strategic and remove as much of the pressure from you as possible.
Who can we help?
Anyone with a potential grievance or claim against their employer related to their employment or engagement. We can also advise you on whether you are engaged as an employee worker or contractor and what rights are available to you depending on your status, service and contractual terms.
What to expect from the Employment Tribunal Process?
It can be slow and on occasion, pedantic. Our lawyers will guide you through the tribunal procedures, orders and legal requirements so that your claim is presented to your best advantage. We will take you through the process of disclosing evidence, preparing your witness statement and attending to give evidence at the hearing itself. The aim will be to ensure that nothing takes you by surprise and you are confident in telling your story to the tribunal.
Why to choose our employment tribunal solicitors?
Because they will fight your corner, when you may feel least able to fight.
Our lawyers take great satisfaction and pride in having supported many claimants to successful outcomes, in what we know have been extremely difficult and stressful situations, whether related to the unfair loss of a job or discriminatory treatment or victimisation.
Getting to the crux of complex legal issues with practical advice is what they do well.
“I would like to commend the team at Clarkslegal for their support given to me at my recent employment tribunal. Their attention to detail, foresight in their approach and ability to keep me focused were truly exceptional.”
Individual Client
FAQs About Employment Tribunals and Legal
You can represent yourself in an employment tribunal, but you may want a solicitor to assist you prepare your case or do the advocacy for you as it can be quite a daunting process.
No, not all claims require you to leave your job, for example, claims for discrimination, victimisation or harassment or claims related to your pay or contractual terms can be brought whilst you are employed.
This can vary, depending on the type of claim, complexity and amount of evidence and number of witnesses. A simple unfair dismissal claim may be heard over 2 days and may take 6-8 months from start to finish. A complex discrimination or whistleblowing claim may take many days and over a year or more to be heard.
