Employment Tribunals

Question 1

Employment Tribunals

Answer 1

Responsible for hearing claims from those who think an employer has treated them unfairly (e.g discrimination, unfair dismissal)

Question 2

How to make a claim?

Answer 2

1. To make a claim contact Acas
2. You will be offered early conciliation. Helps both employer and employee resolve issue before making a claim
3. Making claim is difficult for all
4. Some types of claim are exempt from conciliation
5. Strict time limit, you have 3 months -1 day from date issue starts

Question 3

How many people hear the employment tribunal

Answer 3

1 judge, 2 lay people

HR supports employer
Trade union supports employee