Employment Tribunals Flashcards
1
Q
Jurisdiction
A
Employee to employer
2
Q
Reasons for it
A
Breach of contract
Discrimination
Equality act 2010
Unfair dismissal
Pay
Work hours
3
Q
Cost?
A
No fee
Removed in 2017 -
When introduced 2013 - 70% reduction in claims
4
Q
Process
A
File claim in 3 months
Response from employer- admit/deny
Preliminary hearing - address issues evidence, grounds to go ahead
Full hearing
Remedies
5
Q
Remedies
A
Reinstatement of job where possible
Compensation
Reinstatement of rights- legal recognition of wrong doing
6
Q
Advantages
A
Ensures fair treatment
Fees aren’t paid by employees
Ensures business follow laws
Holds standards
Reduce discrimination
Stop bullying
People can take time off
7
Q
Disadvantage
A
Has to be within 3 months
Employer has to pay - fair?
