Representation at the Employment Tribunal For Employers

Representation at an employment tribunal

Having official representation at an Employment Tribunal is vital for ensuring the protection of your business’s legal standing and overall image. 

Employment tribunal procedures can be very time consuming and a challenging time for you and your business. As well as this, there are many complexities involved and you must ensure procedures are followed and completed in the correct manner to avoid receiving a penalty. 

Our expert business law Solicitors can help and advise you and your business on every aspect of the litigation process, as well as representing you at the tribunal hearing itself.

What is an employment tribunal? 

The employment tribunal is a body within the UK that handles disputes between you as the employer and your employee. 

The tribunal serves as a hearing for both parties to present their cases with the end goal of seeking a fair outcome. 

Common disputes heard at an employment tribunal include: 

• Unfair Dismissal
• Discrimination
• Pay Disputes
• Redundancy Disputes

The tribunal process

When a claim arises from your employee against either you as an employer or the business itself, there are several stages you will then go through as part of the overall tribunal process. 

The initial claim

The start of the process will begin with your employee presenting a claim to you, and showing you the details of the dispute. 

Your response

As an employer, you then must respond to the claim within a specified time frame, providing your account of events as well as any other defence you want to present. 

The preliminary hearing

There are some cases where there will be a preliminary hearing to discuss the dispute, clarify any matters as well as discussing potential settlement agreements. 

Managing the case

The tribunal will then manage your case by setting timelines for evidence exchanges as well as witness statements. 

Mediation

Parties may communicate with each other about resolving the dispute through mediation. This could be done with the help of an independent organisation, like ACAS. 

The hearing

If the dispute has not been resolved through a settlement or mediation, then the case will proceed to the tribunal hearing. Both parties would then present their evidence to the judge who will then provide a decision on the dispute between you and your employee. 

Official judgement

The judges will then issue their decision based on the evidence provided by both parties. If you as an employer are found liable, you may have to provide certain compensation to your employee, or even reinstate them. 

Appeal process

You may have the right to appeal the decision to a higher court if there are grounds for doing so. 

How Eric Robinson Solicitors can help

Tribunal claims and hearings are both a stressful and time consuming process. If you do not have official representation during this time, this can prove costly as well as cause damage to your business’s reputation. 

By getting help from the expert business law Solicitors at Eric Robinson, we can provide you with clear and concise guidance every step of the way, from the initial claim being presented to you, to the final decision at the tribunal hearing. 

To speak to us and find out more, get in touch with one of our local branches at the following locations: Southampton, Hedge End, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Lymington, or Richmond Upon Thames.